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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.

Look Good, Feel Better, Build Great: Developing Better Workwear Options for Women in the Skilled Trades

by Nadia Sinner | Mar 20, 2025
Culture | Diversity | Retention | Workforce

With women workers in the skilled trades continually increasing, shouldn't their workwear options be increasing also?

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.

‘Strong Fundamentals’: Reviewing Deloitte’s 2025 Engineering and Construction Outlook

by Michelle Meisels | Jan 29, 2025
Business | Business Development | Departments | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

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.

A Record-High 89.7% of U.S. Construction Workers Are Not Union Members

by ABC | Jan 28, 2025
Careers | Retention | Workforce

Ever needed an argument for the merit shop? Nearly 90% of U.S. construction workers already have one.

Five Essential Tips to Recruit and Retain a Gen Z Workforce in 2025

by John Lack | Jan 17, 2025
Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

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

by James Norris | Dec 20, 2024
Recruitment | Retention | Technology | Workforce | Workforce Management

Smartapp presents its vision for the role of AI in the future of the built environment and its workforce.
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