Women Now Account for 10.9% of the Construction Workforce
Addressing the skilled labor shortage means attracting more workers and diversifying outreach.…
Construction Sector Welcomed 11,000 More Jobs in July
Nonfarm employment increased across 47 states in June, but the construction sector did not…
What’s the Average Pay for a Construction Industry Worker?
The construction industry offers competitive wages compared to U.S. median wages, according to the…
The Housing Market's Two Biggest Challenges
June marked the third consecutive month of new single-family home sale declines, and the reasons…
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Labor + Trade Relations
Industry's Skilled Labor Shortage Worse Than Pre-Pandemic
There were 50% more construction job openings between May and June 2021 than before the pandemic, with most positions remaining open for an…
Labor + Trade Relations
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 Association of Home Builders, but recent data…
Business Management
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.
Business Management
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 build and renovate. Construction and maintenance…
Q+A
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
NAHB
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…
