More Young Workers Enter Construction Industry, Changing Median Worker Age
More needs to be done for recruiting new workers into the construction trades, says the National…
Solving the Labor Shortage in 12 Steps
Attaining "unicorn status" as a builder means attracting and keeping the best trade contractors. These 12 steps will get you there.
Companies Seek to Attract Needed Workers with Wage Hikes, Bonuses, Insurance
As the demand surges for new homes and home improvements, so does the demand for those who can…
Paul and Ebony Robinson on the Role of ConstructReach in Workforce Development
How ConstructReach is taking aim at the construction industry's labor shortage and workforce diversity
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NAHB Chairman's Letter: NAHB Launches Diversity Compact to Expand Opportunities
How the National Association of Home Builders is working toward a more inclusive and diverse home building industry
Labor + Trade Relations
Inside Construction's Skilled Labor Shortage
HorizonTV this week features expert insight from NAHB and HBI leadership on the history and the future of construction’s skilled labor shortage…
Labor + Trade Relations
What Labor Shortage? Not All Home Builders Affected Equally
Why is it some builders aren’t feeling the labor crunch? Truth is, the trade shortage is a great opportunity for builders to establish a true competitive advantage
Labor + Trade Relations
Construction Job Openings Hit 2-Year High
To meet current new home construction demand, the industry requires more lumber and labor. The number of open construction jobs increased in April…
Construction
Construction Sector Unemployment Rate Increased in May
Overall unemployment decreased in May down to 5.8% with the addition of 559,000 workers. Unemployment in April hit 6.1% with just $278,000 new…
Business Management
Diversity, Workforce Development, and Repairing the Community With Construction
Learn more about workforce development and diversity from the leaders of ConstructReach, a program educating students about career paths in…
Labor + Trade Relations
Labor Shortage Survey: Who's Leading? Where's the Solution?
The shortage of skilled labor for housing construction remains at or near the top of what keeps home builders up at night. These survey results show what's being done—or not—to address it
Human Resources
This Problem Has Construction Owners in a Bind—Is There a Fix?
Self-reported timecards are notoriously inaccurate for several reasons. There is a better way to achieve transparency and accuracy
Construction
Construction Sector Hiring Slows as Builders Face Material Shortages
The construction sector gained more new workers than other industries, yet material shortages are causing bottlenecks for builders, limiting their…
Labor + Trade Relations
How to Hire Reentering Citizens
Many formerly incarcerated individuals have found both hope and stability in the construction sector thanks to contracting groups and employers…
