Open, transparent communication with a client on a jobsite is not a novel concept, but not every contractor does it when they should.
Construction Industry Must Attract 349,000 Workers in 2026 Despite Macroeconomic Headwinds
ABC is projecting a need of nearly 400,000 workers to meet construction demands in 2026; and nearly 500,000 in 2027.
Construction Lost 11,000 Jobs in December, Added Just 14,000 Jobs in 2025
Contrasting November's promising job growth, December yielded disheartening results.
Construction Job Openings Rebound by 90,000 in November 2025
According to the latest JOLTS survey, the U.S. construction industry had only 292,000 job openings as of November 2025.
Every State Had Construction Unemployment Rates Below 10% in September 2025
Start your new year off right with some good news regarding construction unemployment patterns.
Earth Benders: R.J. Zavoral and Sons Inc. on Their History of Moving the Midwest
Minnesota-based contractor R.J. Zavoral and Sons isn’t just breaking ground—they’re moving it. And they’ve been doing so for nearly 75 years.
Building the Next Generation: Six Strategies for Managing a Younger Construction Workforce
It seems the construction industry is aging backwards. Make sure your company is poised for success as demographics shift.
Fair Trade: Skilled Trades Jobs Are Filling in Where Traditional Career Paths Are Lacking
College degrees were once the gold standard for career success, but the tides are turning. More Americans are choosing the trades—and that’s a good thing.







