Construction Job Openings Rebound by 90,000 in November 2025
According to the latest JOLTS survey, the U.S. construction industry had only 292,000 job openings as of November 2025.
Nonresidential Construction Adds 28,800 Jobs in November
With recent construction jobs numbers looking grim, this gentle uptick may forecast a better 2026 for the workforce.
Fair Trade: Skilled Trades Jobs Are Filling in Where Traditional Career Paths Are Lacking
College degrees were once the gold standard for career success, but the tides are turning. More Americans are choosing the trades—and that’s a good thing.
Construction Employment Rebounds in September
Post-shutdown data still isn't in, but the construction workforce looked strong in September.
Move Over Bob, Construction Is for Girls!
More and more construction recruitment programs are targeting young women. Why is this one different?
Wishes Granted—By the Trimmer Construction Education Fund
Half a century after its founding, the nonprofit Trimmer Construction Education Fund is still driving major construction education efforts.
Building Construction Workforce Stability Through Innovation and Collaboration
While technology is opening a whole new pipeline for recruitment into the construction industry, there still aren't enough workers to meet demand.
Construction Job Opening Rate Falls to Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade
In August, construction job openings fell to their lowest rate in almost 10 years.
