Baton Rouge lost 2,000 construction jobs in the 12-month period extending through March 2020, according to an analysis released today by the Associated General Contractors of America, with total construction employment declining 4% to 52,700 jobs. The Capital Region isn’t alone in its loss. The coronavirus pandemic prompted a sudden and severe drop in construction
Baton Rouge among 99 metros with fewer construction jobs than a year ago
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