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US Construction Sector Sees Job Growth in Most States, Driven by Key Projects
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US Construction Sector Sees Job Growth in Most States, Driven by Key Projects

From La Naciรณn · (14m ago) Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The U.S. construction industry added jobs in 30 states and the District of Columbia between February 2025 and February 2026, driven by large manufacturing and power plant projects.
  • Data centers are a key driver of consistent labor demand, even as overall construction activity slows in some areas due to economic conditions and project postponements.
  • Texas led in job creation with 24,000 new positions, while Montana saw the highest percentage increase at 8.8%.

The American construction sector continues to be a significant engine for job growth, with recent data indicating a robust expansion in employment across a majority of states. This surge is particularly notable given the broader economic landscape, highlighting the resilience and specific demands within the industry. Projects related to manufacturing and energy infrastructure, including a notable rise in data center construction, are proving to be crucial in sustaining high levels of labor demand. While some regions experience a slowdown due to external factors, the underlying strength of these key sectors ensures continued opportunities, especially for migrant workers seeking employment. Texas and Montana stand out as exemplars of this growth, showcasing substantial increases in construction jobs. This trend underscores the dynamic nature of the U.S. economy and its capacity to generate employment through targeted industrial development. The ongoing demand for skilled labor in these areas presents a clear pathway for individuals looking to contribute to and benefit from America's infrastructure development.

La construcciรณn se estรก ralentizando en muchas partes del paรญs, salvo en las zonas con centros de datos, centrales elรฉctricas y grandes proyectos de fabricaciรณn, ya que otros propietarios estรกn posponiendo el inicio de proyectos

โ€” Ken SimonsonKen Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America, explains the varying conditions in the construction sector.
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Originally published by La Naciรณn in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.