CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT BELOW PEAK LEVELS IN 329 OUT OF 337 METRO AREAS WHILE VITAL FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE MEASURES LANGUISH

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 21, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Construction employment remains below peak levels in 329 out of 337 metro areas, according to a new analysis released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Given the continued weakness in construction employment, the association urged Congress to pass years-late infrastructure measures, including legislation to fund highway, transit and aviation construction work.