ConstructionCrossing Adds More Than 7,600 New Construction Jobs in July Despite Intermittent Layoffs

July 21, 2008   |    PDF version

Pasadena, CA — At a time when the construction industry has been stricken by intermittent layoffs and large-scale downsizing, ConstructionCrossing (www.constructioncrossing.com), an affiliate of EmploymentCrossing, has added more than 7,600 new and active construction jobs to its database. The job website seeks to list exclusive construction job openings that are hidden in small regional publications and employer job-opening webpages.

According to the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics report for last month, the construction industry witnessed a significant loss of about 43,000 construction jobs in June. The marked decline in the home construction industry is evidenced by the loss of about 2,200 jobs in Treasure Coast, FL, since the beginning of the year. Job losses in the industry have also taken a toll on Utah’s economy as its employment growth has fallen below the 1% mark.

Harrison Barnes, CEO and founder of ConstructionCrossing, says, “The construction sector is facing a major downturn as more than 493,000 jobs have been lost since last year. ConstructionCrossing has taken up the task of helping struggling job seekers in the industry by listing every construction job it can find. The site seeks to list every construction job opening available.”

Compared to about 6,000 construction jobs in January of this year, ConstructionCrossing now lists about 13,000 jobs, reflecting an increase of more than 110%. The most unique feature of ConstructionCrossing, Barnes says, is that the website does not charge employers to post jobs, which gives job seekers access to a broader range of available positions, including those not listed on other job boards.

The top job titles on ConstructionCrossing are:

• Construction manager (6,957 jobs)
• Construction engineer (6,349-plus jobs)
• Civil construction (3,204-plus jobs)
• Construction estimator (2,869-plus jobs)
• Construction assistant (1,259-plus jobs)

Unlike other job-search and career sites, ConstructionCrossing weeds out spam and jobs outside one’s niche, allowing job seekers to search efficiently and specifically. ConstructionCrossing currently has nearly 14,000 active construction jobs in its database, and that number is expected to get an additional boost in a few days. For more information on ConstructionCrossing, please visit www.constructioncrossing.com.

About ConstructionCrossing:
ConstructionCrossing is an affiliate of EmploymentCrossing, one of the most powerful and comprehensive organizations dedicated to helping professionals find jobs that will enhance their careers. ConstructionCrossing consolidates every construction job opening it can find in one convenient location. The website also offers a seven-day free trial to new members.

Contact:
Mary Waldron, Editorial Coordinator
EmploymentCrossing
626-243-1821
maryw@employmentcrossing.com