Construction employment increased in 149 out of 337 metropolitan areas between June 2010 and June 2011, declined in 141 and stayed level in 47, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½. Association officials noted that the local employment data posted slightly stronger gains largely because of growing private sector demand for construction.
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