Construction firms added jobs in 38 states and the District of Columbia over the past 12 months, but they reduced headcount in 27 states between May and June, according to an analysis of Labor Department data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the employment gains help, but that construction employment remains below peak levels in every location except North Dakota.

"The overall trend in construction employment remains favorable, with three-fourths of states adding jobs on a year-over-year basis," said Ken Simonson, the association's chief economist. "But the recovery remains choppy, not steady. In June, monthly gains occurred in fewer than half the states and the nation added just 6,000 construction jobs."

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The UNI Construction Management Club is holding their 1st Annual Golf Outing on Friday, September 5th at the Pheasant Ridge Golf Course in Cedar Falls. The club is looking to fill foursomes and sponsorships!  To access the registration form to golf and the sponsorship flyer that contains more information, please go to http://www.mbionline.com/uni-construction-management-club. For questions, please contact Andrew Assman, UNI CM Club President, at
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