National trend: Construction industry adds 60,000 jobs, wages up 6%
Hourly wages posted their steepest rise since 1982; competition for workers is expected to intensify.
Source: palmcoastobserver.com
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FACT CHECK: Rep. Axne Claims Inflation is Not Linked to Dem Spending
Cindy Axne claimed inflation is not caused by the increase in government spending mainly advanced by Democrats during and after the pandemic.
Source: breitbart.com
Construction Added 60,000 Jobs in February
Both the Associated General Contractors (AGC) and the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) have reported that construction added 60,000 jobs in February, according to the groups' analyses of government data.
Source: constructionequipment.com
Disaster recovery, infrastructure projects fuel construction job growth
The ongoing recovery from recent storms continues to support job growth in the construction industry, says Ken Naquin, CEO of Louisiana Associated General Contractors.
Source: businessreport.com
Construction Spending Up 8.2%
Construction spending increased in January to $1.68 trillion, up 8.2 percent over the same period in 2021, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Compared to December, spending increased 1.3 percent. Gains were strong in private nonresidential and residential construction, but mixed for public spending, according to the group.
Source: constructionequipment.com