The construction industry needs to attract an estimated 349,000 net new workers in 2026 and an additional 456,000 the following year to meet demand across the trades.
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Tag: U.S. Census Bureau
Construction Spending Down, Highways Up in April
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, construction spending during April 2025 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,152.4 billion, 0.4% (±0.7%) below the revised March estimate of $2,162.0 billion. The April figure is 0.5% (±1.2%) below the April 2024 estimate of $2,163.2 billion.
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