Construction employment increased in 141 out of 337 metropolitan areas between February 2010 and February 2011, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released Tuesday by AGC.
Association officials said that the relatively positive figures were likely affected by significantly improved winter weather in February, combined with the benefits of ongoing stimulus and other temporary federal construction programs.
Read the press release here. The news was covered by the Sarasota Herald Tribune, Birmingham News and Wichita Eagle, among others.
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