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WASHINGTON, Sept. 3—The construction industry had 306,000 job openings on the last day of July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as an...

Sandwiched between the Texas Resolution Trust Corporation collapse of the 1980s and the Great Recession of the 2000s, Brian Robinson managed to carve out a name for himself in business—a name which still flourishes today as the founder of RDI Construction LLC and owner of a succe...

In construction, success is often measured in contracts won, projects completed and margins maintained. But there’s another factor that directly affects all three—one that’s often overlooked: whether employees can see a future for themselves within the company. Career paths offe...

On Tuesday, June 3, 50 students enrolled in a trades curriculum at Mayfair School in Philadelphia took the field at Citizens Bank Park for a full day of hands-on learning at the Skilled Trades All-Star Program—touring key operational areas of the stadium and participating in inte...

Tariffs. Inflation. Bear markets. Recession? These scary economic terms have dominated headlines lately, and every construction executive is understandably concerned about the future of their business. According to Forbes, the scale of proposed tariffs has prompted economic team...

The construction industry is facing a workforce emergency. According to a recent estimate by Associated Builders and Contractors, U.S. firms must hire 439,000 new workers in 2025 to meet labor demands. This shortfall compounds an existing skills gap that’s already straining proje...

As high school and college graduates enter the labor market, construction employers face a timely opportunity to bolster their talent pipelines and shore up labor shortages. To remain competitive and ensure long-term stability, construction businesses must act decisively to attra...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1—The construction industry added 2,000 jobs on net in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 96,000 jobs, or 1.2%...

What should contractors consider when choosing a new accounting firm? Joseph Natarelli National Construction Leader CBIZ The most important thing is first-hand industry experience. There are many unique facets of the industry that make experience invaluable, from applying the ...

Contractors today face a number of challenges: residual effects of ongoing inflation and elevated cost of capital due to a higher interest rate environment; the impact of tariffs driving up the cost of materials; and a tight labor market making it challenging to hire skilled work...