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by Olevia Sharbaugh Starkey, Economist at Dodge Construction Network<\/em><\/p>\n

Now hiring, just not advertising.<\/p>\n

Construction job openings edged down 1% in April to 248,000, following a sharper 12% decline in March. Compared to the same period last year, openings are down 24%, underscoring a sustained cooling in labor demand within the sector. In contrast, the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (#JOLTS) report indicates a slight rebound in total U.S. job openings, rising to 7.4 million from 7.2 million in March. This uptick was unexpected but does little to alter the broader narrative of a cooling labor market, as it represents a 3% decline from April of last year and a 25% decline from April 2023.<\/p>\n

Hiring in the construction sector rose sharply by 14% in April, reaching 348,000\u2014the highest level since May of last year and a 6% increase year-over-year. While notable, this rebound follows a revised March estimate of 306,000, the lowest hiring figure since April 2020, making the uptick less unexpected in context. Total U.S. hires also experienced an increase in April, rising 3% to 5.6 million, the same level they were at one year ago.<\/p>\n

Despite some encouraging signs in the broader labor market, the construction sector remains stagnant. Persistent uncertainty surrounding tariff policy continues to cast a long shadow, elevating downside risks and prompting firms to exercise caution in their strategic decisions. Make sure to follow Dodge to stay up to date as these stories develop.<\/p>\n

\"JOLTS<\/p>\n

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