Construction employment increased in 190 out of 358 metro areas, was unchanged in 63 and declined in 105 between December 2014 and December 2015, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that many firms expect to continue expanding their headcount in 2016 as demand continues to grow for different types of construction.
“There were nearly twice as many metro areas adding construction jobs in 2015 as there were areas losing jobs,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “Considering current economic trends and our members’ forecasts, many firms should continue hiring workers this year as demand expands.”
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