Construction Employment Decreases in 326 Metros in April

Over the previous 30 years, 75% of metro areas typically add construction jobs between March and April, on average, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.

By Vincent Salandro

Construction employment declined in 91% of the surveyed metro areas in the United States from March to April, according to an analysis of government data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The period between March and April is historically a time when construction employment ramps up ahead of the busy summer season, but the impact of the coronavirus pandemic has significantly disrupted the industry. Over the past 30 years, 75% of metro areas added construction jobs between March and April, on average, according to the AGC.