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Nonresidential Construction Employment Increased by 23,000 in February,
Says ABC
The construction industry added 23,000 jobs on net in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 215,000 jobs, an increase of 2.7%.
Nonresidential construction employment grew by 24,200 positions on net, with growth in all three subcategories.
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Construction’s manufacturing boom: Mapping the biggest facilities underway in the US
The U.S. continues to gain ground on other countries’ manufacturing dominance a year after President Joe Biden signed the $52 billion CHIPS and Science Act in August 2022.
The renewed push to revive American manufacturing after decades of offshoring has led to over $649 billion in private company investment, according to the White House. The multibillion-dollar investments scattered across the country..
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Top 12 Trends in the Construction Industry for 2024
Staying abreast of the trends in construction industry discussions can help decision-makers more effectively respond to changes and limit the associated disruptions of major shifts. Keeping informed of what’s new is also an excellent way to maintain competitiveness in an ever-challenging industry. READ MORE
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How major contractors open doors for women
Marsia Geldert-Murphey’s first construction job was working on a bridge over the Mississippi River. She was excited about being out in the field, but the job did not have a safety belt small enough to fit her. “I had to hold on with one hand to the safety belt because it didn’t fit around my waist,” she said. “I was at even greater risk trying to use the safety equipment available at the time.” READ MORE
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Growth opportunities key to hiring, retaining women in construction
In recent years, firms have made strides to attract women to the construction workforce, such as more inclusive jobsite culture, better-fitting PPE and benefits designed to foster a healthy work-life balance. Progress is being made, but slowly. Women now make up 10.8% of construction workers, compared to 9.1% a decade ago, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That share remains even smaller for craftswomen. READ MORE
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