Construction Sector Adds 25,000 Jobs In September As Nonresidential And Residential Job Gains Outpace Overall Rate Of Employment Increase
Construction sector employment rose by 25,000 jobs in September as both nonresidential and residential contractors added workers at a faster clip than other industries, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association officials noted that firms continue to boost pay as they seek to add even more people to their payrolls to keep pace with demand. “Construction job growth has remained strong,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “The persistently low