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Construction Employment Falls for Third Straight Month in August

by ABC | Sep 5, 2025
Recruitment | Workforce

Job growth has been dwindling across the U.S. economy for months and the construction sectors see no exemption.

The Travelers 2025 Injury Impact Report Reveals First-Year Workers Most at Risk

by Construction Executive | Sep 4, 2025
OSHA | Recruitment | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness | Workforce

This year, 44% of workers' compensation claims in construction came from first-year employees.

How CTE Programs Are Preparing Construction Students to Be Successful on the Jobsite

by Velina Lee | Sep 4, 2025
Leadership | Recruitment | Training | Workforce

CTE offers partnerships and collaboration opportunities to meet changing industry needs.

Construction Quit Rate Plummets to Nine-Year Low

by ABC | Sep 3, 2025
Retention | Workforce

Quiet-quitting is canceled for the construction industry as retention rates top nearly 10-year charts.

Building an Entrepreneur: How a Construction Company Owner Founded a Franchise Business

by Grace Calengor | Aug 14, 2025
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Culture | Economy | Finance | Leadership | People | Productivity | Workforce

This is how Brian Robinson went from the Great Recession to owning his own construction company and building three great franchise locations.

Why Clear Career Paths Are a Strategic Advantage for Construction Company Retention

by Nanette Miner Ed.D. | Aug 14, 2025
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Cross-training is not just for college athletes. It is also imperative for project managers looking to get ahead or for construction companies looking to boost retention.

Grand Slam: Phillies Partner With NEST to Address Skilled-Labor Shortage

by Jordan LeGras | Aug 12, 2025
Workforce | Careers | Community | Culture | Departments | Education

The Philadelphia Phillies and South Jersey-based facilities management firm NEST are stepping up to the plate to tackle labor shortages in the trades and bringing skilled trades education directly to the next generation in a major-league way.

Future-Proofing: Spend Your Money Smarter

by Dave Gray | Aug 11, 2025
Business | Business Development | Departments | Economy | Education | Workforce

The economy is more uncertain than ever, and construction companies may feel the instinct to cut spending as a result. While simply spending less is an option, strategic spending in workforce management can prevent cost leaks and lock in the right skilled labor to keep your company moving forward.
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