Associated General Contractors of America

Economy Watch: Worker Shortage Puts Clamp on Construction Hiring

Only 17 states added construction jobs in March, according to a recent Associated General Contractors of America analysis. While contractors in most states remain busy, they worry about being able to find enough workers to complete projects in the future.

Economy Watch: Construction Employment Growth Still Healthy

Thirty nine states added construction jobs in February, indicating demand for commercial and residential real estate is still strong.