The Capital Region posted the highest construction employment growth rate of all 360 metros in the U.S. over the past year, with employment rising 22% between June 2025 and June 2026. Officials with Associated General Contractors of America announced the findings at a Wednesday morning press conference in Baton Rouge. The Baton Rouge metro’s construction
Baton Rouge leads all US metros in construction job growth
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