A solid majority of construction firms are optimistic about hiring in the new year, according to the 2016 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook Report from the Associated General Contractors of America. Only 6% of the 1,500 polled are forecasting layoffs, while 63% anticipate more hiring, increasing their workforces as much as 25%. Among the sectors with the most promising construction outlooks: retail, warehouse and lodging, health care, offices, manufacturing and power plants. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Finance.
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