The release of the August job report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed a hiring slowdown across the country, but workers in the Tampa Bay area construction market feel that's not the case.

"It's a very funky job market right now, but I can tell you that there's no lack of construction jobs," saids Justin Appel, who was recently hired by American Housing Builders in Pinellas Park.

The need for workers doesn't end with just builders. Masoners like Michael Rowe also have a need for more employees.

"I know like 5 or 6 construction companies that have been looking for help for months and can't get any help," says Rowe.

Rowe says it has been four years since his crew was fully staffed.

"The kids just don't want to come out and do construction is what it boils down to. To me, that's m

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