In March, the US construction industry saw strong job growth with a 39,000 employment increase, led by non-residential specialty trade contractors.

The US construction industry experienced strong job growth in March, with construction firms boosting payrolls by the most since May 2022, leading to an overall labor market increase. Nearly 42% of the 39,000 employment increase was due to non-residential specialty trade contractors. Payroll growth also strengthened in residential categories and heavy and civil engineering construction.

April 05, 2024
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