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    July 10, 2022

    Construction Adds 13,000 Jobs, Unfilled Positions Set Record: AGC

    Written by David Schollaert

    Construction employment increased by 13,000 jobs in June while the number of jobseekers with construction experience plunged to a record low for the month, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reported.

    The construction industry would likely have added even more jobs in June had it not been for the shortage of available workers, AGC said

    David Schollaert

    David Schollaert is deputy editor-in-chief for Steel Market Update. David joined SMU after more than a decade in the metals and mining industry in a myriad of different roles. Much of his early experience and expertise were within the coverage and analysis of steel-making raw materials and served previously as senior editor of the CRU Prices Service. Most recently, however, before his return to market analysis, David held roles as a metals buyer and an operations manager for raw material suppliers. He can be contacted at david@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-720-1008.

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