In 2026, seasonally adjusted construction employment rose in 28 states from June to July. According to the Associated General Contractors of America’s (AGC) analysis of BLS data from Aug. 21, Illinois added the most construction jobs during this time period, at 3,200 jobs. Ohio led closely behind with 3,000, followed by California with 2,900, Florida with 2,900 and Louisiana with 2,300. For the first seven months of 2026 combined, compared to January-July 2025, the value of construction starts, not seasonally adjusted, climbed 5.9% year-to-date (YTD). However, residential starts decreased 17%…
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Construction employment increases in 32 states
Construction employment rose in 32 states from April 2025 to April 2026, according to an analysis of new federal data released by the Associated General Contractors of America on May 22, 2026. Texas added the most construction jobs, adding approximately 18,700 jobs, followed by North Carolina, Ohio, Louisiana, Illinois and Missouri. Louisiana had the largest percentage gain in the span of 12 months. “It’s encouraging to see construction employment increasing in many parts of the country,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. In April 2026, Florida added the most…
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