Construction Employment Increases in 170 out of 339 Metro Areas Between April 2012 & 2013

Construction employment increased in 170 out of 339 metropolitan areas between April 2012 and April 2013, declined in 123 and was stagnant in 46, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by AGC of America. Association officials noted that a majority of metro areas are adding construction jobs as private sector demand accelerates in many parts of the country. “Demand for construction continues to grow in many parts of the country amid increasing private sector investments in new residential, energy and supply chain facilities like factories, rail lines and warehouses,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “These private sector gains appear strong enough in many parts of the country to outpace declining public sector investments in infrastructure and buildings.” Read the full release here.