Construction industry created 38,000 additional jobs in December
The economy also added 32,000 manufacturing jobs, according to the new report.
Construction employment increased by 38,000 jobs in December and by 280,000 jobs for the year, or 4%, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor jobs report. The construction industry's average pay accelerated and unemployment decreased to a historic low, according to an analysis of government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
The report also shows the economy added 32,000 manufacturing jobs in December, bringing the total 2018 manufacturing tally to 284,000, capping its best calendar year since 1997, according to the National Association of Manufacturers. Manufacturing added 207,000 jobs in 2017.