How to Hire Reentering Citizens
Many formerly incarcerated individuals have found both hope and stability in the construction…
Home Building Accounts for Nearly 3% of U.S. Labor Force
More than 11 million Americans worked in the construction industry in 2019 with 4.4 million of…
Construction Hiring Rates Increased in February
Construction job openings dropped in February as hiring advanced, a positive change as hiring…
More Than 100,000 Construction Workers Hired in March
The construction industry welcomed 110,100 new workers in March alone as the country’s unemployment…
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Purchasing
5 Tips for Dealing With 'Take It or Leave It' Ultimatums When Negotiating
Follow these steps to successfully navigate a “take-it-or-leave-it” negotiation with suppliers and trades
Human Resources
Cory Kruse: After Recruiting and Hiring, Put in the Work to Keep Employees
Construction companies are focused on the labor shortage and finding skilled people, but recruiting executive Cory Kruse says employers need to work on presenting compelling reasons for employees to stay
Labor + Trade Relations
Construction Companies Will Need 430,000 More Workers
In January 2021, average hourly earnings of construction employees reached their highest level ever, $32.11, and average weekly hours worked rose to their highest level since 2019's third quarter.
Government + Policy
This House-Approved Bill Could Reclassify Independent Contractors
Home builders and subcontractors go hand in hand.
Government + Policy
Proposed Immigration Legislation Would Benefit 100,000 Construction Workers
The Dream and Promise Act of 2021 successfully passed through the House on March 18, bringing more than 100,000 construction workers closer to rece
Construction
Home Building Trades Most Reliant on Foreign-Born Workforce
Foreign-born construction workers account for 24% of the overall construction workforce, but that share nearly doubles in California and Texas.
Construction
More Construction Job Openings in January Since Fall 2019
January construction job openings reached a new high while hiring rates actually dipped.
Women in Construction
Taylor Morrison Spotlights Outstanding Female Employees for Women in Construction Week
Women impact nearly every aspect of business at home builder giant Taylor Morrison, whether it be on the jobsite or in the boardroom.
Construction
Number of Immigrant Construction Workers Increases While Share Drops
Immigrant construction workers continue to make up a historic number of total construction workers, but the number of native-born construction work
Construction
Recruiting the Next Generation of Skilled Construction Labor
Senior Editor Mike Beirne talks to workforce development pros about how they overcome resistance from school guidance counselors and parents, and t
