Alaska only state to add construction jobs beween February 2009 and February 2010

Construction employment in 49 states and the District of Columbia declined between February 2009 and February 2010 according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. As construction job losses extend into their third year, the new data highlights the need to expand the Build America Bond program, trade group officials noted.

"With only one exception, the construction jobs picture varies from bleak to bad all across the country," said Ken Simonson, the association's chief economist. "We can't afford to turn our back on any opportunity to boost investments in infrastructure and construction," according to a March 26 AGC of America release.

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