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Internships Can Help Bridge the Skilled Trade Gap

As construction management programs begin to make internships mandatory, more companies can partner with colleges and universities directly. Internships offer a strong way to address labor needs.

Construction Employment News: March 2019

Here’s a look at employment moves that occurred in the construction industry this month.

One-third of ‘Physical’ Workers Feel on Track for Retirement

by Joanna Masterson | Mar 24, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Workforce

A new study from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies found only 31 percent of U.S. workers performing physically demanding jobs feel they are on track to meet their retirement income needs.

An In-Depth Look Inside Construction Hiring During the Skilled-Labor Shortage

Here's a look at the most popular construction job titles, top skills and length of typical employment ads, as well as tips for contractors to find the right employees.

Construction Employment Surges to Start Year, Says ABC

Construction employment expanded by 52,000 net new jobs in January, according to an ABC analysis of data released by the BLS. Industry employment is up by 338,000 net jobs on a yearly basis, which represents an increase of 4.7 percent.

Processes to Help Contractors Deal With the Skilled Labor Shortage

Contractors must understand and estimate the standard projection of labor costs for the job and factor into their bids inefficiencies, delays from other trades and higher wages to obtain the labor when needed.

An Educational Change Order

by Jessica Porter | Mar 4, 2019
Careers | Training | Workforce

Today’s jobsite is a dynamic, innovative environment run by highly skilled people of all genders, ages and races. As a result, the programs educating today’s workforce have changed.

Develop a Strong Company Culture to Attract Top Construction Management Students

by Jessica Porter | Mar 4, 2019
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Construction unemployment is historically low, which is excellent news for the economy but presents challenges for construction employers who need to fill an estimated 500,000 available jobs. That means construction management students who are doing well in school essentially have their pick of employers.

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Internships Can Help Bridge the Skilled Trade Gap

Construction Employment News: March 2019

One-third of ‘Physical’ Workers Feel on Track for Retirement

An In-Depth Look Inside Construction Hiring During the Skilled-Labor Shortage

Construction Employment Surges to Start Year, Says ABC

Processes to Help Contractors Deal With the Skilled Labor Shortage

An Educational Change Order

Develop a Strong Company Culture to Attract Top Construction Management Students

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