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U.S. Construction Jobs Decline for Third Consecutive Month

9/18/2025

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The U.S. construction industry lost 7,000 jobs in August, continuing a three-month decline.
Residential construction saw a decrease of 6,100 jobs, while nonresidential building and specialty trades also faced losses.
Heavy and civil engineering construction gained 2,300 jobs, driven by port improvements and energy projects in Louisiana.
Construction employs about 139,000 workers in Louisiana, representing 7% of the state's workforce.
Despite a 0.7% employment increase since 2024, challenges like rising material costs and immigration policies persist.

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Story summary

The U.S. construction industry lost 7,000 jobs in August, continuing a three-month decline.
Residential construction saw a decrease of 6,100 jobs, while nonresidential building and specialty trades also faced losses.
Heavy and civil engineering construction gained 2,300 jobs, driven by port improvements and energy projects in Louisiana.
Construction employs about 139,000 workers in Louisiana, representing 7% of the state's workforce.
Despite a 0.7% employment increase since 2024, challenges like rising material costs and immigration policies persist.