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Home » Topic » Workforce » Recruitment

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.

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.

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.

Construction Labor Force Churn Accelerates in January

by ABC | Mar 13, 2025
Business | Business Risk | Economy | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

The construction labor force is churning, movement which bodes caution for contractors amidst trade and materials pricing volatility.

Construction Employment Growth Strong in February

by ABC | Mar 11, 2025
Business | Productivity | Recruitment | Workforce

Construction employment grew in February, but so did construction unemployment.

All But 3 States Had Construction Unemployment Rates Below 10% in December 2024

by ABC | Feb 12, 2025
Careers | Recruitment | Training | Workforce

In an auspicious start to the year, 94% of states boast construction unemployment rates below 10%.

Nonresidential Construction Adds Modest 4,400 Jobs in January

by ABC | Feb 11, 2025
Recruitment | Workforce

Slow and steady wins the race. That seems to be true for the construction labor market.
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