📈 Construction employment rose in 34 states (plus D.C.) year over year, but momentum is slowing.
According to AGC’s latest analysis:
✅ Texas led in job growth: +19,800 jobs
✅ Idaho posted the highest % gain: +11.1%
✅ CA, NY, and AZ saw the biggest losses
✅ Tariff concerns and funding uncertainty are cooling project activity
Some January losses were tied to weather, but long-term confidence is being shaken by rising material costs and policy uncertainty.
👷 Distributors supporting the construction sector should keep an eye on market shifts like these—they affect demand, timelines, and margins.
🛠️ If you’re helping customers build, stock, or supply smarter, now’s the time to dial in your marketing strategy.
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