Philadelphia's Rebuild initiative has added a new Carpentry Academy to its Workforce Development program that seeks to bridge the construction equity gap

Construction jobs are on the rise nationwide, but understaffed construction firms continue struggling to keep up with project backlogs

A 50% decline in construction job openings has the industry's leading economists scratching their heads. Here's what may be driving the sudden slowdown

The share of women in construction is steadily rising, but according to those working in the skilled trades, addressing these problems with the recruitment process could bring in an even larger pool of talented, diverse workers

Years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans continue to prioritize a healthy work-life balance, which is why many are still moving out of cities and working from home

Stigma and sexism are keeping the number of women in the skilled trades from growing

The Professional Women in Building Council of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri sponsors the class to teach young adults proper manners and professional skills

Students at North Technical High School, in St. Louis, recently signed their letters of intent to launch their careers in the skilled trades

The residential construction sector added over 5,000 new jobs in January, but the labor market still has a lot of ground to cover to bounce back from a decades-old deficit