Construction Worker Suicide: A Fragile Balance
Construction workers often struggle with mental health, and suicide rates in construction are high compared with other industries. The construction industry is finally paying attention to this jobsite safety issue
Jobsite Safety ... Last?
Jobsite safety should be job one, but its status as a top priority seems to be slipping in deference to labor shortages and production demands, putting workers (and home builders) at increased risk
High Court EPA Ruling Has Wider Ramifications for Regulations' Reach
NAHB Policy Briefing: Wider ramifications of Supreme Court's EPA ruling; number of Hispanic workers in construction is on the rise
Excavation and Trench Safety Best Practices for Construction Jobsites
Trenching and excavating are two of the most dangerous activities in the construction industry. Know the risks and the corrective measures you should take on your jobsites to ensure crew safety
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Human Resources
How to Scale Hiring and Create a More Diverse Workforce in Construction
Follow these tips to increase the pace of hiring construction talent while improving diversity, increasing efficiency, achieving more objective hiring decisions, and reducing employee turnover
NAHB
NAHB Adds Three Additional Trade Careers to Its Promotional Video Series
NAHB's promotional trade videos now include information on drywall installation, welding, and building systems technician careers
Labor + Trade Relations
Wages for Residential Construction Workers Post Consecutive Gains
Hourly residential building worker wages rose again in May after steady increases at the start of 2022, but will higher pay be enough to attract the next generation of skilled laborers?
Labor + Trade Relations
Construction Job Openings Dropped From Peak Highs in May
The construction labor market appears to have hit its peak as economic activity slows nationwide in response to tighter financial conditions
NAHB
2024 International Energy Conservation Code Will Use a New Development Process
NAHB Policy Briefing: New procedure for developing the 2024 IECC; construction job openings, hiring, and layoffs data
Labor + Trade Relations
When It Comes to Retaining Skilled Labor, Employee Engagement Is Key
Builders and contractors are searching for effective ways not only to recruit, but also to retain skilled laborers through employee engagement and training
Education + Training
Taylor Morrison Launches Superintendent Training Program
The six-week pilot program seeks to chip away at a persisting labor shortage by educating and recruiting the next generation of construction managers
Labor + Trade Relations
Nonfarm Payroll Employment Is on the Rise Post-Pandemic
Total employment increased in over half of the country in May as the economy makes a strong post-pandemic recovery
Education + Training
A Growing Number of High Schools Introduce Trade Skills Curriculum
Over 100 high schools across the U.S. are embracing HBI resources to educate and train the next generation of skilled laborers
NAHB
Shop Class Resurgence: Can It Help Resolve the Skilled Labor Shortage?
Vocational programs play an integral role in workforce development, especially as more high school students consider careers in the skilled trades