Construction job gains become more widespread, losses less severe

Construction job gains were more widespread across the country and job losses were generally less severe in July than in June, AGC reported Friday [Aug. 20]in an analysis of state employment data released by the Labor Department.

Twenty-six states added construction jobs in July, compared to 19 in June, while six states added construction jobs over the past year and most others are losing far fewer jobs than previously, AGC noted, according to an Aug. 20 release.

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