Labor market data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (JOLTS data) indicate that the number of job openings in the construction sector grew during the month of April. Using seasonally adjusted data, open positions in April totaled 96,000, up from 68,000 in March and the highest level of openings since March 2010. The March 2010 total of 100,000 open positions was in fact a one-time spike associated with stimulus projects, and was the highest level reported for construction since late 2008.

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