Construction Employment Increased in 146 Out of 337 Metro Areas Between August 2010 & 2011 as Private Sector Demand Improves

Construction employment increased in 146 out of 337 metropolitan areas between August 2010 and August 2011, declined in 145 and stayed level in 46, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by AGC. Association officials noted that the local employment data remains relatively split as private sector demand increased and public sector activity declined more rapidly during the past year. To read the full press release, click here. This news was covered by Reuters, The Orange County Register, Columbia Star, Charleston Regional Business Journal, The Business Journal for Greenville, Spartanburg & Anderson and Custom Homes Magazine.