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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

Women in Construction

Advice From Tradeswomen: How Construction Companies Can Recruit and Retain More Women Workers

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

Trends

How Has Remote Work Affected Home Values Across the US?

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

Women in Construction

What Will It Take to Boost the Number of Women in the Skilled Trades?

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

Education + Training

Professional Women in Building Council Offers Etiquette Class for Construction Students

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

Labor + Trade Relations

St. Louis Signing Day Celebrates Students Pursuing Technical Careers

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

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

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

Labor + Trade Relations

Wage Growth Is Slowing for Residential Building Workers

After steady gains since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, residential building worker wages are slowing in the first month of 2023

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