Dive Brief:
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Construction companies increased hiring in 31 states between December 2014 and January 2015, and created jobs in 43 states between January 2014 and January 2015, the Associated General Contractors of America reported on Thursday.
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Texas added 7.9% more construction jobs last year—greater than any other state. Other states with robust job creation were California, Florida, Washington and New York.
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Construction firms cut jobs last year in Mississippi, Indiana, West Virginia, Minnesota and Maine.
Dive Insight:
Association officials said increasing government reporting requirements and a lack of funding for federal infrastructure projects could prevent the construction industry from continuing to expand.
In addition, contractors have struggled to fill the positions they have created, as a shortage of skilled labor continues to plague the industry.
