Georgia CareerExpo Introduces More Than 7,000 Students to the Skilled Trades
Georgia's annual CareerExpo attracted more than 7,000 students from across the state
HBA Hosts Career Fair for PA Tech Students
More than 200 students from the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology recently took part in a Building Bright Futures Career Fair that aims to address the widening skilled labor shortage
Rebuild Philadelphia Introduces New Training Program
Philadelphia's Rebuild initiative has added a new Carpentry Academy to its Workforce Development program that seeks to bridge the construction equity gap
Construction Employment Increased in 45 States in February
Construction jobs are on the rise nationwide, but understaffed construction firms continue struggling to keep up with project backlogs
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
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
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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
