Construction Employment Rises By 9,000 In April

Construction employment rose by 9,000 jobs in April 2026, driven by gains in nonresidential construction, especially data centers. Residential jobs fell by 10,400. Wages increased 4.8% over the year. Industry experts warn that community resistance to data centers could slow future job growth in the construction sector....

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May 11, 2026 - 14:30
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Construction employment rose by 9,000 jobs in April 2026, driven by gains in nonresidential construction, especially data centers. Residential jobs fell by 10,400. Wages increased 4.8% over the year. Industry experts warn that community resistance to data centers could slow future job growth in the construction sector....
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