Incidents of Workplace Discrimination Doubled in 2020
The murder of George Floyd in May 2020 sparked a movement for racial justice and equality that traversed the globe, but it seems that the construction industry has yet to catch on
Career Signing Days Celebrate the Next Generation of Skilled Workers
As college enrollment falls, high schoolers are redirecting their attention to the skilled trades
The States With the Highest Construction Wages
Average hourly earnings (AHE) are reaching new highs for skilled laborers in some states. Here are the locations where workers are benefiting the most…
5 Steps to Circumvent the Labor Shortage and Be a Builder of Choice
The construction labor game has changed. Here are a handful of ways home builders can win over trade contractors and keep skilled trades coming back
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Education + Training
Construction Lab Launched in Pittsburgh to Develop Labor and Building Innovation
The Last Mile Lab seeks to create an inclusive pathway for workforce development while introducing new building techniques and opportunities for industry innovation
Trade Contractors
Residential Contractors More Likely to Be Paid on Time Than Commercial Contractors
Contractors working on residential projects are more likely to receive prompt payment than their commercial counterparts, according to a new report from Levelset
Women in Construction
San Francisco’s Mission Rock Academy Is Recruiting Women Into the Skilled Trades
The five-week training program is creating a bright future for women in the construction workforce
Labor + Trade Relations
The Highest Paid Construction Occupations in 2021
From company CEOs to hands-on trade workers, these are the highest paid construction positions of 2021
Labor + Trade Relations
Wages for Residential Building Workers Are on the Rise
Hourly wages for skilled workers rose to $28.66 in February as the construction labor market remains tight
Women in Construction
Women Are Making a Strong Return to the Workforce Post-Pandemic
Over 200,000 women joined the labor force in March, kicking off what many experts hope will be a season of economic recovery for the U.S.
NAHB
NAHB Chairman's Message: Developing a New Generation of Home Building Professionals
Residential construction will need 2.2 million new hires over the next three years to keep pace with growth and attrition. NAHB recognizes the severity of the skilled labor shortage and is launching several initiatives to help develop the home building industry’s future workforce
Sales + Marketing
A Sales and Marketing Approach to Workforce Development
Want to find new skilled workers? Home builders should consider engaging their sales and marketing teams to take a fresh look and approach to recruiting and retention
Purchasing
A Recipe for Retaining Your Purchasing Talent
Talented people are either leaving or avoiding the home building industry. Here’s how home builders can reverse the tide and keep their best purchasing pros
Labor + Trade Relations
Open Construction Jobs Remain Steady Through February
As the construction industry rebuilds post-pandemic, attracting skilled labor remains a key objective for the coming quarters
