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Home » Topic » Workforce

The Construction Workforce Is More Fair for Female Workers Than Other Industries

by John Oliver | Apr 18, 2025
Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

More women are entering the skilled-trades than ever before, and they're making more money, too.

New Technology Makes Construction More Attractive to Young Recruits

by Carlos Espina | Apr 18, 2025
Artificial Intelligence | Recruitment | Robotics | Technology | Workforce

New advancements in construction technology continue to fill the gap left by the retiring construction workforce, as well as attract young engineers.

Helping Workers With Disabilities Navigate the Construction Jobsite

by Evelyn Long | Apr 17, 2025
OSHA | Safety | Wellness | Workforce

Whether from an on-the-job accident or off-the-job incident, some construction workers have to navigate the jobsite with physical disabilities.

March Construction Employment Up Just 1.8% Year Over Year

by ABC | Apr 8, 2025
Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

The U.S. construction industry is experiencing a steady incline in employment and has been for the last year.

Executive Insights 2025: Leaders in Construction Financial Management

by Construction Executive | Apr 7, 2025
Business | Executive Profiles | Finance | Workforce

Earlytrade CEO Guy Saxelby offers insights on the benefits of fintech solutions for contractors.

How Construction Businesses Can Navigate Labor Shortage and Social Inflation Challenges

by Sy Nilakout | Apr 3, 2025
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Legal and Regulatory | Recruitment | Retention | Risk | Risk Management | Workforce

Recently, workforce challenges have been the headline for another major industry—the U.S. government—but that doesn't mean the labor shortage isn't still affecting construction.

Construction Job Openings Still Subdued in February

by ABC | Apr 2, 2025
Business | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Construction industry job hiring is moving the fastest it has in nearly a year.

Transforming Work Zone Safety Through Automation

by Jesus Nunez | Apr 2, 2025
Artificial Intelligence | Jobsite Monitoring | Safety | Technology | Wellness | Workforce

Smart traffic cones and automated flaggers are changing the game of work zone safety.
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