Best and Brightest: ABC’s Construction Workforce Awards
Honoring the Young Professional, Craft Professional and Craft Instructor of the Year, ABC’s Construction Workforce Awards recognize individuals who are helping
News Briefs: June 2022
CMC winners, hiring tech and more.
McCownGordon’s Amanda Tran
Amanda Tran
McCownGordon
Packaging Manager, Manufacturing Business Unit
Kansas City, Missouri
Be on the Cutting Edge With Hiring Tech
Adding technology to your hiring techniques can help your business. Read suggestions from a new report.
On the Job: Surveying National Postings
Which industries have the most job openings? LinkedIn data has the answer.
Construction Employment News: May 2022
Here’s a look at employment moves that occurred in the construction industry this month.
Ransomware Attacks Double the Trouble
There has been a gradual rise in ransomware attacks since the pandemic began in 2020.
The Shortage Gets Shorter: Industry to Lose 1.2 Million Workers This Year
An estimated 1.2 million construction workers will leave their jobs to work in other industries in 2022.
No Shortage of Challenges for Construction
The Allianz Risk Barometer 2022 has identified top risks for the industry.
Skilled Trades Pay Off
Skilled craft professionals are earning higher and higher salaries.
White House Does Spring (Carbon) Cleaning
The White House has launched several initiatives to support lower-carbon materials in manufacturing.
Kaufman Lynn’s Chris Long
Chris Long
Chief Operating Officer
Kaufman Lynn Construction
Delray Beach, Florida
News Briefs: May 2022
Worker shortage, ransomware, carbon cleaning and more.
Earn More Repeat Clients With These Three Contractor Traits
Repeat clients can make a huge difference in your bottom line and your reputation.
It’s a Materials World
A new report projects that construction materials such as gravel and concrete will see growth in 2022.
Construction Unemployment Down in All 50 States
The not seasonally adjusted (NSA) national construction unemployment rate plunged 4.6% in December 2021 from a year ago, from 9.6% to 5%.
How to Plan Maintenance Scheduling for Your Off-Road Equipment
Off-road equipment needs to be maintained in order to operate properly. Telematics can ensure you never miss a necessary preventative maintenance service.
Contractors Prefer In-Store Purchases and Rewards Programs
Forty percent of contractor purchases are made online and 60% are made in-store or via distributors.
How Lucrative Are the Skilled Trades, Really?
Which contracting jobs make the best careers? See the results in this report.
The Importance of Work-Life Balance
TRUCE Software’s second annual workforce survey offers insights on attracting and retaining employees.
2022 Executive Insights: Leaders in Surety Bonding
Industry experts share their thoughts and insights on all things surety bonding.