Construction Adds Modest 4,000 Jobs in May

Nonresidential employment lost 1,500 net jobs last month but is up by 136,000 jobs compared to the same time last year. While nonresidential specialty contractors added 7,600 net new positions in May, heavy and civil engineering lost 9,400 jobs. Heavy and civil engineering is still up by 30,000 jobs or 2.9% on a year-over-year basis. Nonresidential building added 300 net new jobs for the month. Read more here.

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