Slow and steady wins the race, and that also goes for jobs numbers.
All But Five States Had Construction Unemployment Rates Below 8% in December 2025
The South, Midwest and Hawaii had the lowest construction unemployment rates of December 2025.
Integrated Workforce Programs for Recruiting and Retaining the Next Generation of Construction Professionals
A playbook for recruiting, upskilling and retaining the construction workforce.
For Good: Johnson Controls Invests in Community College Partnership Program
Johnson Controls is defying industry limits—and proving that no good deed goes unnoticed—with an additional $3-million investment in its Community College Partnership Program to help close the skilled trades gap across 30 community colleges.
The Ultimate Construction Project Punch List for Winning Customer Loyalty
Open, transparent communication with a client on a jobsite is not a novel concept, but not every contractor does it when they should.
Construction Industry Must Attract 349,000 Workers in 2026 Despite Macroeconomic Headwinds
ABC is projecting a need of nearly 400,000 workers to meet construction demands in 2026; and nearly 500,000 in 2027.
Building the Next Generation: Six Strategies for Managing a Younger Construction Workforce
It seems the construction industry is aging backwards. Make sure your company is poised for success as demographics shift.
Fair Trade: Skilled Trades Jobs Are Filling in Where Traditional Career Paths Are Lacking
College degrees were once the gold standard for career success, but the tides are turning. More Americans are choosing the trades—and that’s a good thing.






