Construction Industry Adds 5,000 Jobs, But Unemployment Rate Remains Nearly Twice National Average

The construction industry’s unemployment rate declined slightly to 17.8 percent, nearly twice the national average, according to an analysis of new federal employment data released Friday by AGC. Association officials said the figures continue a year-long trend of little change in construction employment after years of steep declines and predicted the stagnation is unlikely to change soon. Read AGC's press release here. The news was covered by the San Diego Union Tribune, MichiganLive.com, Central New York Business Journal and Steel Markets Update.