Construction

Many other factors also play a role in attracting construction workers, including competition for job openings, cost of living and quality of life. What is one worker's definition of a "great city or state to work in" may differ from another worker's.

Many months of positive momentum in the construction industry was disrupted in spring 2020 following the pandemic shutdowns. Now, a year and a half later, there are signs that some of that momentum has started to rev up again as the industry heads into 2022.

In Texas, the construction industry is showing positive numbers across the board, in total construction jobs, employee earnings sustained growth in construction activities.