hiring trends in construction sector
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Hiring Increases in Construction Sector
Overview The construction sector has seen an increase in the amount of
jobs available in states that include Texas, California, Florida and
New York. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an increase in
construction jobs by 2020. The Associated General Contractors
of America, also reported that employment in the building trades
has increased in 191 metropolitan areas between in the last year.
The construction sector had been subjected to unemployment
trends over the past few years due to the economy, but in recent
months it has been improving with new jobs being added across
the country. Through the analytics below, you can see the steay
increase that happened between the last two quarters in 2010
until June of this year. These trends are expected to remain
consistent as the demands continue to increase.
Top 10 Construction Industries
The 10 construction industries with the most demand during July were:
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
New Single-Family Housing Construction
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Land Subdivision
Roofing Contractors
Industrial Building Construction
Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction