CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES IN 155 OUT OF 337 METRO AREAS BETWEEN MARCH 2011 & 2012 AS WEATHER IMPACTS TYPICAL MARCH HIRING PATTERN

WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 4, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Construction employment increased in 155 out of 337 metropolitan areas between March 2011 and March 2012, decreased in 134 and stayed level in 48, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that fewer metro areas added construction jobs in March compared to February because of disruptions to typical hiring patterns caused by weather.


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