Construction Jobs Increase In 38 States and D.C. Between January 2025 and January 2026; 40 States Have One-Month Gain in Construction Jobs
Construction employment rose in 38 states from January 2025 to January 2026, while 40 states and the District of Columbia added jobs between December and January, according to an analysis of new federal data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials called on policymakers in Washington to provide adequate support for training to enable workers to acquire in-demand skills and to allow qualified workers into the U.S when needed workers are not available. “January was a good month












