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Move Over Bob, Construction Is for Girls!

by Construction Executive | Nov 20, 2025
Workforce | Careers | Education | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Young Professionals

More and more construction recruitment programs are targeting young women. Why is this one different?

Wishes Granted—By the Trimmer Construction Education Fund

by Grace Austin | Oct 7, 2025
Education | Recruitment | Workforce | Young Professionals

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

by Ray Catlin | Oct 2, 2025
Careers | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

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

by ABC | Sep 30, 2025
Business | Economy | Markets | Productivity | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

In August, construction job openings fell to their lowest rate in almost 10 years.

Check Your Hiring Blind Spots Before They Cost You

by Anne Lackey | Sep 17, 2025
Leadership | Recruitment | Workforce

Drive safely. Hire intentionally. And always check your blind spots.

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.
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