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Construction and Manufacturing Report Top Job Gains in BLS Report

Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 312,000 in December and the unemployment rate rose to 3.9 percent. Construction and manufacturing were responsible for the top job gains, in addition to healthcare, food services and retail trade.

Predictions for the Skilled Craft Labor Shortage

The labor shortage has been around for a long time. Contractors haven’t solved the problem, but many industry stakeholders are taking some positive steps.

Construction Employment News: January 2019

by Construction Executive | Jan 21, 2019
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Here’s a look at employment moves that occurred in the construction industry this month.

Construction Employment Rises to Close Out 2018, Says ABC

Construction employment expanded by 38,000 net new jobs in December. Across the industry, employment is up by 280,000 year-over-year, an increase of 4 percent.

A Guide to Career Building in the Construction Industry

Just as a business invests in IT infrastructure, new equipment or facility improvements, it needs to view education, training and development as a strategic investment opportunity.

Ten Tactics for Employers to Build a Resilient Workforce

Here's how contractors can develop an upstream approach to cultivate resilience at work while also mitigating employee suffering.

Focus on Apprenticeships and Trade Schools to Fill the Construction Skills Gap

Investment in skilled workers is critical to successful, cost-effective and safe building. School counselors and contractors need to proactively encourage vocational training.

Construction Employment News: December 2018

Here’s a look at employment moves that occurred in the construction industry this month.

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Construction and Manufacturing Report Top Job Gains in BLS Report

Predictions for the Skilled Craft Labor Shortage

Construction Employment News: January 2019

Construction Employment Rises to Close Out 2018, Says ABC

A Guide to Career Building in the Construction Industry

Ten Tactics for Employers to Build a Resilient Workforce

Focus on Apprenticeships and Trade Schools to Fill the Construction Skills Gap

Construction Employment News: December 2018

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