February’s mild weather led to a surge in early hiring for the year, which diminished March’s typical seasonal job increases, AGC Chief Economist Ken Simonson said in a release. He added that only Massachusetts and Texas set March hiring records in comparison to the five that set hiring records in February.
The findings echo the overall industry employment trend in March, as the BLS reported that construction added 6,000 positions, a slowdown after the strong showing in January and February.
