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National construction job openings flat since April
There were 339,000 construction job openings in May, a slight rise from April鈥檚 total of 337,000, data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed. That's 38,000 less job openings compared to May 2023.
Construction industry adds nearly 20,000 jobs in July, but finding workers is still a challenge
The Associated General Contractors (AGC) announced the construction industry added 19,000 jobs in July while the sector鈥檚 unemployment rate increased, according to a recent data analysis. Employers are bumping pay levels up in search of labor which has drawn previously employed workers back into the job market, AGC officials added.
Construction jobs, wages climb in September: AGC analysis
Construction jobs rose nearly 4 percent compared to last year and wages had their biggest year-over-year increase in 40 years, analysts for the Associated General Contractors of America said.
Construction helps Oregon hit lowest unemployment in 42 years
Oregon says its unemployment rate for July was the lowest in 42 years of keeping comparable records.
Oregon construction employment takes hit in September
Oregon's construction industry lost 1,400 jobs last month, though an increase in building permits suggests that growth is on the horizon.
Oregon construction jobs up but overall employment down in July
Oregon鈥檚 construction industry added jobs in July but not enough to offset a decrease in employment overall in the state.
Construction job numbers fall in February
While the state鈥檚 unemployment level remained unchanged from January at 8.8 percent, preliminary estimates show the state鈥檚 nonfarm payroll fell by 6,400 jobs last month, of which the construction industry lost 2,000, according to today鈥檚 report from the Oregon Employment Department.
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Obama jobs bill could send $324.2M to Oregon public schools
Oregon public schools could be eligible for modernization and infrastructure improvement funds if President Obama鈥檚 American Jobs Act is approved by Congress.
Oregon’s seasonally adjusted construction employment falls in August
The Oregon Employment Department today released its employment statistics for the month of August, which noted a 2.3 percent seasonally adjusted drop in construction employment from a month previous. At the end of August the state department estimated that there were 69,000 people employed in construction across the entire state.
Reactions mixed to Obama’s jobs plan for construction industry
Initial reaction was mixed to President Barack Obama's Thursday night jobs proposal that includes $105 billion for infrastructure and construction spending. Industry professionals say federal spending on construction projects is sorely needed, but they don't believe the jobs will last.
Built industry not looking good, IMHO
While I鈥檝e never considered myself an optimist, I鈥檝e had complete confidence over the first half of 2011 that the industry was on track for a slow and gradual recovery. But ever since about two months ago 鈥� coincidentally when the U.S. debt issue hit the mainstream media 鈥� very little positive news has come out of the industry.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
