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August 11, 2026

Construction employment, wages up in July

By JOURNAL STAFF

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Data center development continues to be a major driver of construction demand.

Construction firms added 22,000 jobs in July, the industry's strongest monthly hiring gain since March, according to an analysis of newly released federal employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).


 
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