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Construction Employment Growth Anemic in July
Construction employment grew in July, but only by 2,000 jobs, while the nonresidential building lost jobs.
By ABC
August 4, 2025
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Associated Builders and Contractors is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950 with 67 chapters and more than 23,000 members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC helps members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work.
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