The Daily Reporter – WI Construction News & Bids Wisconsin's Construction Authority
U.S. businesses added 183,000 jobs last month, a solid gain that shows the economy was generally strong when the coronavirus outbreak spread further around the globe.
Tagged with: employment
Read More »Survey: US companies added 291,000 jobs in January
U.S. companies added 291,000 jobs in January, a big increase from December, but much of that strength likely resulted from unusually warm weather.
Tagged with: employment
Read More »Report: Construction costs likely to rise in Milwaukee next year
Although a steady backlog of work is expected to keep commercial contractors busy in Milwaukee next year, the city’s tight labor market could continue to drive up costs even as an economic slowdown looms, according to a recent report.
Tagged with: American Institute of Architects Associated Builders and Contractors City of Milwaukee employment Labor Shortage materials prices Mortenson Construction
Read More »Where people found jobs: Construction, business services
Job gains accelerated last month in construction, business services and governments — three bright spots that helped offset weaker hiring in other sectors.
Tagged with: employment
Read More »Wisconsin gains 800 construction jobs in July
Wisconsin gained 800 construction jobs from June to July, according to seasonally adjusted federal figures.
Tagged with: Associated General Contractors of America employment
Read More »Construction employment up 4,000 in July
The U.S construction industry gained 4,000 jobs from June to July and 202,000 jobs from July 2018 to July this year.
Tagged with: employment
Read More »Industry employment up in most Wis. metros
Construction employment increased in nine of Wisconsin’s 12 metropolitan areas from June 2018 to June this year and held steady in the remaining three.
Tagged with: Associated Builders and Contractors Associated General Contractors of America employment unemployment
Read More »US job openings jump to nearly 7.5 million in March
U.S. employers advertised almost 7.5 million jobs at the end of March, a solid figure that signals hiring will most likely remain strong in the months ahead.
Tagged with: employment
Read More »Hours worked at record high in March, industry unemployment record low
Hours worked in construction hit a record high and industry unemployment a record low in March as contractors added 16,000 jobs.
Tagged with: Associated General Contractors of America employment Ken Simonson
Read More »Industry employment hits highest figure for January in 11 years
U.S. construction employment last month climbed to the highest level for January seen in 11 years, according to a national trades group.
Tagged with: Associated General Contractors of America employment
Read More »