Recognizing the third week of September 2025 as National Construction Appreciation Week in the City of Philadelphia, honoring the contribution of the construction industry to the vitality of our City.

Recognizing the third week of September 2025 as National Construction Appreciation Week in the City of Philadelphia, honoring the contribution of the construction industry to the vitality of our City. WHEREAS, The United States celebrates National Construction Appreciation Week annually during the third week of September, to honor and raise awareness of the essential work trades and construction professionals perform; and WHEREAS, According to Deloitte, more than 8 million workers are employed in the U.S. construction industry, which contributes over 2 trillion dollars annually to the national economy; and WHEREAS, A 2023 report by the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia demonstrates that Philadelphia and the Greater Philadelphia region’s construction sector have grown steadily in recent years. As of 2023, the industry employs about 121,000 individuals, and represents about 1.3 percent of the regions non-agricultural employment; and WHEREAS, Multi-family housing construction in Philadelphia has seen a record amount of growth, according to Cushman & Wakefield, contributing to an 8.1 percent expansion in the existing renter-occupied inventory; and WHEREAS, The construction industry in Philadelphia is not only a vital source of employment but also plays a critical role in shaping the City’s infrastructure, from housing to public works to urban development. Construction work creates new opportunities for residents while preserving Philadelphia’s rich history; and WHEREAS, Poli…