- By Kristena Hansen
- Phoenix Business Journal
After weathering another seasonal summer slowdown of construction work, last month’s employment figures in Arizona indicate the local industry is now getting back on track.
The latest report released Tuesday by the Associated General Contractors of America show Arizona’s construction workforce grew by more than 3 percent year-over-year, or 3,500 new jobs, in October, posting a total workforce of 117,700 for the month.
That’s the 13th highest percentage gain in the nation, according to the report, which is based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It’s also slightly better than September when the association previously reported that Arizona’s construction employment was up by 3,300 jobs, or 3 percent, year-over-year.
