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Survey: 70% of Contractors Struggle to Meet Project Deadlines as Labor Shortage Persists

The Commercial Construction Index indicates the labor shortage continues to pose major challenges to the industry, causing firms to ask skilled workers to do more work (81%), struggle to meet deadlines (70%), increase costs for new work (63&) and reject new projects (40%).

Engage the Construction Team to Increase Profits

A recent Gallup report found companies that invest in their employees’ greatest talents to optimize their performances are generally more profitable than those that do not.

Internships Can Help Bridge the Skilled Trade Gap

As construction management programs begin to make internships mandatory, more companies can partner with colleges and universities directly. Internships offer a strong way to address labor needs.

An In-Depth Look Inside Construction Hiring During the Skilled-Labor Shortage

Here's a look at the most popular construction job titles, top skills and length of typical employment ads, as well as tips for contractors to find the right employees.

Construction Employment Surges to Start Year, Says ABC

Construction employment expanded by 52,000 net new jobs in January, according to an ABC analysis of data released by the BLS. Industry employment is up by 338,000 net jobs on a yearly basis, which represents an increase of 4.7 percent.

Processes to Help Contractors Deal With the Skilled Labor Shortage

Contractors must understand and estimate the standard projection of labor costs for the job and factor into their bids inefficiencies, delays from other trades and higher wages to obtain the labor when needed.

How the USERRA Can Impact Construction Contractors

USERRA is a federal statute that prohibits discrimination by employers against employees and potential employees based on their military service. Additionally, it places specific obligations on employers that may have employees who are returning to work after a period of military service. Here's what contractors need to know.

An Educational Change Order

by Jessica Porter | Mar 4, 2019
Careers | Training | Workforce

Today’s jobsite is a dynamic, innovative environment run by highly skilled people of all genders, ages and races. As a result, the programs educating today’s workforce have changed.

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Survey: 70% of Contractors Struggle to Meet Project Deadlines as Labor Shortage Persists

Engage the Construction Team to Increase Profits

Internships Can Help Bridge the Skilled Trade Gap

An In-Depth Look Inside Construction Hiring During the Skilled-Labor Shortage

Construction Employment Surges to Start Year, Says ABC

Processes to Help Contractors Deal With the Skilled Labor Shortage

How the USERRA Can Impact Construction Contractors

An Educational Change Order

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