Construction spending rose modestly in January from year-earlier levels despite retreating from a six-year high in December 2014, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Construction spending increased in October amid growing public-sector demand for construction and continued modest growth in residential, according to the AGC.
Construction firms added jobs in 37 states and the District of Columbia between October 2013 and October 2014, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
Construction employers added 12,000 jobs in October 2014 and the sector's unemployment rate fell to 6.4%, the lowest rate for October since 2006, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
Construction employment expanded in 236 metro areas between September 2013 and September 2014, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
Construction firms added jobs in 36 states between August 2013 and August 2014, while construction employment increased in 28 states between July and August, according to the AGC.