New quarterly figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show Wisconsin has dropped to 44th in the nation for creating private-sector jobs.

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Wisconsin lost about 1,000 construction jobs in June, reflecting ongoing struggles in the sector and weak job growth in the state and the nation.

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AGC: Construction materials costs increase Construction costs are rising again, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. An AGC analysis of the latest producer price index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that construction costs are rising ...

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Sean Ryan sean.ryan@dailyreporter.com Safety is taking a back seat to price in 2009 as contractors cut costs to stay alive in a market often ruled by low bids. “That poses probably one of the biggest challenges we have,” said Gert ...

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