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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

Congratulations to project teams from our members Kiewit, Emery Sapp & Sons, and FNF for winning Arizona Transportation Partnering Excellence Awards. These project teams were honored on September 26th at the ACEC Roads & Streets Conference in Tucson. Roadway ($5 Million to $25 Million) I-17 ITS Infrastructure CMAR Kiewit, Arizona Department of Transportation I-17 Pavement Rehabilitation – Diamond Grind Emery Sapp & Sons, Arizona Department of Transportation Roadway (Over $25 Million) I-10 SR 85 to Verrado Way FNF Construction, Arizona

Construction employment increased in 39 states in August from a year earlier, while 27 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between July and August, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America today. Association officials said that tight labor market conditions are making it hard for firms to find enough workers to hire. “Construction employment keeps growing in most states despite month-to-month fluctuations,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist.