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Construction Employment Expands in 192 Metro Areas in December
Written by Sandy Williams
February 5, 2014
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reports construction employment levels rose in 192 metro areas between December 2012 and December 2013. Declines were seen in 84 metro areas and flat conditions in 63.
Read the entire report at AGC.org.
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