Construction is a major contributor to the U.S. economy. There were more than 919,000 construction establishments in the U.S. in the 1st quarter of 2023. The industry employs 8.0 million employees and creates nearly $2.1 trillion worth of structures each year. Construction is one of the largest customers for manufacturing, mining and a variety of services.
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