Workforce Crunch Ahead: Construction Labor Demand Outpaces Supply
The U.S. construction industry needs 349,000 new workers by 2026 to address labor shortages and balance supply and demand.
Construction Job Openings Rebound in December, Up 87,000 Year Over Year
Construction needs more workers and it shows by the increase in job openings.
Heads or Tails: Deloitte’s 2026 Construction Industry Outlook
A new report from Deloitte, “2026 Engineering and Construction Industry Outlook,” identifies significant headwinds facing the industry in 2026.
All But Five States Had Construction Unemployment Rates Below 8% in December 2025
The South, Midwest and Hawaii had the lowest construction unemployment rates of December 2025.
Integrated Workforce Programs for Recruiting and Retaining the Next Generation of Construction Professionals
A playbook for recruiting, upskilling and retaining the construction workforce.
A New Vision for Safety: Construction Safety Week’s Five-Year Plan
“Recognize, Respond and Respect”: This year’s Construction Safety Week theme focuses on the shared responsibility of maintaining top-notch safety standards across every project phase.
Thrill of the Skill: ABC Institute Turns 50 as Largest Apprenticeship Provider in Florida
A recent federal labor leader’s visit highlights Florida’s apprenticeship model as a top-notch workforce development solution.
Kwest Group’s Jeff Mustard
After serving as a Navy submarine sonar technician, Jeff Mustard is now pursuing a construction management degree at Bowling Green State University and interning at Kwest Group.
