Construction Jobs Rise in 30 States as AGC Warns Politics Threaten Future Growth

1 articles · Updated · ColoradoBiz · Jun 23

30 states and Washington, D.C., added construction jobs in the year through May 2026, while 23 states and D.C. posted gains from April to May, AGC said in its analysis of federal employment data.
Texas led both increases—up 18,700 jobs year over year and 3,600 on the month—while AGC said data-center demand and infrastructure work are offsetting weaker demand in other project categories.
Wisconsin posted the biggest annual percentage gain at 6.2%, and Idaho led monthly percentage growth at 2.6%; California lost the most jobs over 12 months, down 13,100, while Massachusetts had the largest monthly drop at 4,200.
AGC said the bigger risk now is political rather than economic, citing growing opposition to data-center projects and uncertainty over a new federal highway and transit funding bill.
The group said those fights could curb future construction hiring even as technology and transportation projects remain key sources of growth.

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