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Construction Jobs Surge Amid Labor Shortages | Salt Lake City News
Construction job openings surged past 300,000 in June — a 36% jump from last year — but economists warn the boom may be more about labor shortages than actual industry growth. With skilled workers retiring and undocumented laborers no longer on sites, companies scramble to fill gaps, creating a hiring frenzy that masks declining overall construction spending. While job openings across all sectors dipped slightly, hires remain sluggish, making it harder for unemployed workers to re-enter the workforce — a trend reminiscent of a decade ago. Layoffs stay low for now, but if they rise while…
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