By Kristena Hansen | Phoenix Business Journal
The Valley snagged 3,200 more construction jobs in January than a year earlier, among the largest gains in the nation for the period, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. That figure translated to a 4 percent increase, which landed metro Phoenix much lower in the rankings — tying at No. 124 with almost a dozen other markets. The highest percentage gain was 7 percent in 18 other metropolitan areas.