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Construction employment has recovered somewhat since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, although the state remains below pre-pandemic levels.

It's harder for construction crews to get certain materials, which is causing delays and price hikes.

Oregon’s February job gains are largest monthly increase since July 2021, Local News, Portland local News, Breaking News alerts for Portland city.

Oregon’s February job gains are largest monthly increase since July 2021, Local News, Portland local News, Breaking News alerts for Portland city.

Construction contractors look for ways to counter the recent increases in fuel and material costs, which are cutting into their bottom lines.

You would have been greeted with a nod of optimism if you wondered whether to attend the early session Thursday at NIC's spring meeting.

Contractor associations report double-digit price increases across multiple categories in the latest nonresidential producer price index. Details here.

Washington, DC, March 21, 2022—Construction employment increased in nearly three out of four U.S. metro areas in January compared to a year ago, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data.

Construction employment increased in nearly three out of four U.S. metro areas in January compared to a year ago, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials welcomed the widespread job gains but cautioned that contractors in many areas are having trouble finding enough qualified workers to return to pre-pandemic levels amid tight labor market conditions.

Construction employment remains below pre-pandemic levels in 21 states and D.C. while 29 states now employ more construction workers than in February 2020, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).