All But 3 States Had Construction Unemployment Rates Below 10% in December 2024
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
Slow and steady wins the race. That seems to be true for the construction labor market.
Capturing Concerns: New Report Reveals Just How Impactful the Skilled-Labor Shortage Really Is
Spoiler Alert: The skilled-labor shortage is still causing contractors problems, and the data shows.
Pressing Questions: Construction Leaders Address the Decade’s Top Concerns
Some of the brightest minds in the industry discuss their hopes and fears for the year ahead—and beyond.
‘Strong Fundamentals’: Reviewing Deloitte’s 2025 Engineering and Construction Outlook
Deloitte’s 2025 Engineering and Construction Outlook highlights key areas that will impact the industry in 2025, including approaches that engineering and construction firms may consider as they plan for the upcoming year.
Construction Industry Must Attract 439,000 Workers in 2025
While less than last year's reported half-a-million workers needed, the construction industry is still seeking upwards of 400,000 to fill the skill-labor gap.
Five Essential Tips to Recruit and Retain a Gen Z Workforce in 2025
A significant portion of the U.S. construction workforce will retire in the next 10 years. Is your contracting business prepared to attract the next generation of industry professionals?
Bridging the Expertise and Knowledge Gap From a Retiring Generation of Builders
Smartapp presents its vision for the role of AI in the future of the built environment and its workforce.
