Data Centers Power Construction Job Growth in September

The construction industry added 11,000 jobs in September, with data center projects driving much of the growth. Year-over-year employment is up 109,000 jobs, representing a 1.3% increase across the sector.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2—The construction industry added 11,000 jobs on net in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 109,000 jobs, or 1.3%.…

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