Construction employment rises in 45 states in May

Construction employment rebounded from April to May in 45 states and the District of Columbia, following the loss of nearly 1 million construction jobs nationwide in April, but the gains may be short-lived, according to a recent analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data and a survey the association released. Association officials urged officials in Washington to promptly enact measures to fund infrastructure projects and plug looming state and local budget deficits to avoid a “second wave” of job losses.