The Construction Industry Federation welcomed the news and said the increase of over 13,000 construction jobs is a "clear signal of growth in the industry".
CIF Director General Tom Parlon said: "It is great to see further growth in the number of construction jobs being created. It is not only very positive for the industry but it is also extremely beneficial to the wider economy. Former construction workers still make up the largest group on the Live Register. An increase in the number of people in construction jobs will help reduce that number.
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"The industry has been saying for several years now that as soon as there was a pick up in activity then there would be a strong increase in the number of construction jobs. Construction is a very labour intensive activity and it represents the quickest way of moving people from the unemployment lines to paid employment."
