Business Management How to Find and Retain Skilled Labor The construction industry has had, and will continue to have, its share of ups and downs and fresh challenges. Knowing how to find and motivate excellent employees can help building companies maintain stability
Business Management Certification Is a Powerful Thing If you’re an employee, attaining certification will help you establish an edge. If you’re an employer, offering it will help to attract plum hires
Off-Site Construction No Compromise With Prefab Housing Add energy efficiency and design sophistication to the benefits of using prefab and modular construction
Labor + Trade Relations Michael Smith on Quality Job Training and Taking on the Labor Shortage The dearth of skilled labor is not just the subcontractors' problem
Labor + Trade Relations Prime Working-Age Population Reaches New Peak The prime working-age population in the U.S. has reached a new peak for the first time since 2007, according to the Calculated Risk...
Business Management Can Technology Solve the Labor Shortage? When it comes to efficiencies, even the most minute savings add up over time
Business Management Skilled Labor Is Our Responsibility A combined effort between key players in the construction industry has created the Skilled Labor Fund to address the labor shortage
Labor + Trade Relations Education, Outreach, and Awareness Are Possible Solutions for Construction Labor Shortage The labor shortage affecting the construction industry started during the Great Recession, causing tens of thousands of workers to leave the...
Labor + Trade Relations Harvey and Irma Magnifying Labor Shortage In the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the demand for workers able to rebuild communities is greater than the supply. The...
Remodeling Projects Houston Loses Most Construction Jobs Nationally Houston’s shortage of construction workers continues to worsen, hampering rebuilding efforts in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. According to...
