CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT DECLINES IN 157 OUT OF 337 METRO AREAS BETWEEN APRIL 2011 & 2012 AS CONSTRUCTION DEMAND, ESPECIALLY PUBLIC, REMAINS WEAK

WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 29, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Construction employment declined in 157 out of 337 metropolitan areas between April 2011 and April 2012, increased in 120 and stayed level in 60, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that construction employment continues to suffer from relatively weak demand being driven largely by declines in public sector investments