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    January 24, 2023

    Skilled Labor Deficits Still Curbing Construction: AGC

    Written by David Schollaert

    Just about two-thirds of US states added construction jobs in December, while many job openings remained unfilled, according to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

    AGC said that open positions at the end of December remained high as demand for many types of commercial construction projects remain strong, adding that firms would likely have added more people if they could find workers.

    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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