Construction Job Openings Decreased by 3,000 in April, Down 45% Since December 2023
Construction job openings are down nearly 50% from where they were this time 1.5 years ago.
Manifest Destiny: How a New Assessment Is Helping Construction Workers Control Their Career Paths
‘Let 'em build careers.’ That’s what Jeff Rashall, vice president of construction at Burns & McDonnell, says of the company’s new recruitment and retention strategy. ‘It really starts with the assessment process and letting employees get in control of their own destiny.’
All But 4 States Had Construction Unemployment Rates Below 10% in March
National construction unemployment rates are nothing if not consistent, holding steady at 5.4%, the same as this time last year.
Construction Job Openings Decreased by 38,000 in March
Industrywide labor hirings are visibly slowing, but so are industrywide quittings and firings.
The Construction Workforce Is More Fair for Female Workers Than Other Industries
More women are entering the skilled-trades than ever before, and they're making more money, too.
March Construction Employment Up Just 1.8% Year Over Year
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
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
Construction industry job hiring is moving the fastest it has in nearly a year.
