Nonresidential Construction Adds 13,300 Jobs in October
For the first time since February, the construction industry recorded a loss in the jobs market in October.
Construction Quits Surge to 198,000 in September as Labor Shortages Reemerge
Construction just saw its largest quitting surge of any month since the first half of 2023.
All 50 States Had a Construction Unemployment Rate Below 10% in September; Maryland Posts Lowest Unemployment Rate Ever
Maryland tops the states with the lowest construction unemployment rate, with North Carolina not far behind.
Data Center Demand Is Creating a Talent Crisis Across the Rest of Construction
Mission-critical construction is moving at a ridiculous pace, and the influx in labor demand is stripping all the capabilities away from the rest of the construction sector.
A Shrinking Labor Force Changes the Construction Workforce Equation
For contractors already struggling to find enough people, a smaller national workforce raises a bigger question about how much work companies can realistically support.
A More Selective Market: AI, Operational Efficiency and Project Cancellations Top of Mind for Contractors This Year
Of those surveyed, 45% said they were piloting or actively implementing artificial intelligence.
Building Talent in a Tight Market
Filling the talent gap is a balancing act between finding the right people and finding the right amount of people. When the right people are already on your payroll, sometimes it pays to teach that talent how to do more.
Earn and Learn: 800 High School Students Receive Hands-On Skilled Trades Training
Harbor Freight Tools for Schools is expanding its paid summer skilled trades program, giving more than 800 Los Angeles County students hands-on experience, industry credentials and a pathway to careers in construction and the trades.
