Georgia CareerExpo Introduces More Than 7,000 Students to the Skilled Trades
Georgia's annual CareerExpo attracted more than 7,000 students from across the state
HBA Hosts Career Fair for PA Tech Students
More than 200 students from the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology recently took part in a Building Bright Futures Career Fair that aims to address the widening skilled labor shortage
Construction Employment Increased in 45 States in February
Construction jobs are on the rise nationwide, but understaffed construction firms continue struggling to keep up with project backlogs
A Lack of Vacant Land Is Leading to a Rise in Teardowns
In states where inventory is low and vacant land is scarce, builders are tearing down existing homes and starting from scratch
A Near Record Number of Housing Units Are Under Construction, but They’re Taking Longer to Complete
Single-family housing starts are rising, but supply-chain delays are pushing back completions
How Much of a Home's Sales Price Consists of Construction Costs?
Construction costs accounted for more than half of a home's total sales price in 2022
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New-Construction Projects
A Near Record Number of Housing Units Are Under Construction, but They’re Taking Longer to Complete
Single-family housing starts are rising, but supply-chain delays are pushing back completions
Construction
How Much of a Home's Sales Price Consists of Construction Costs?
Construction costs accounted for more than half of a home's total sales price in 2022
Labor + Trade Relations
Construction Job Openings Fell 50% From December to January
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
Builders
Home Builder Confidence Posts Biggest Monthly Gain in a Decade
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index posted its largest month-to-month increase in 10 years in February
Builders
3 ProConnect Single Family Events for Home Builders and Product Manufacturers in 2023
The events will be held at luxury resorts and hotels in Texas, Florida, and Washington, D.C.
Labor + Trade Relations
Residential Construction Employment Posts Strong Gains at Start of 2023
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
Labor + Trade Relations
Construction Job Openings Rose to Third Highest Share on Record in December
The number of unfilled construction jobs at the close of 2022 was the third highest on record, and contractors could have even more difficulty attracting skilled workers in 2023
Jobsite Safety
OSHA Will Crack Down on Penalties for Trench Deaths in 2023
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's national enforcement program aims to mitigate trench-related deaths on construction jobsites
Labor + Trade Relations
The Hardest Construction Jobs to Fill In 2023 Are Also the Most Vital
Contractors are having the most difficulty filling open positions that require leadership or experience in the trades, according to a recent survey by the Associated General Contractors of America
Business Management
Walk on By? If You're Ignoring Waste, It's at Your Own Expense
Sure, there are new methods and tech advances that might save you some coin, but don’t overlook the big dollars right in front of you right now