The Department of Labor’s latest jobs report includes some encouraging news for the construction industry. In January, construction jobs increased by 21,000 and jobs in architectural and engineering services increased by 7,000. Over the past two months, “nonresidential specialty trade contractors” added 30,000 jobs. We’ll keep a close eye on next month’s jobs report to see if these numbers continue to trend upward.

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Stephen Kelly focuses his practice on construction and development, including contract drafting and negotiating and construction-related litigation. Steve, Of Counsel in the Stoel Rives’ Construction and Design group, has represented private and public owners, developers, contractors and designers in many facets of development…

Stephen Kelly focuses his practice on construction and development, including contract drafting and negotiating and construction-related litigation. Steve, Of Counsel in the Stoel Rives’ Construction and Design group, has represented private and public owners, developers, contractors and designers in many facets of development and construction law. He has been listed in Best Lawyers in America® in the practice area of Native American Law from 2012 to 2015 and was selected by Best Lawyers® as Portland Native American Law Lawyer of the Year for 2013.