Labor + Trade Relations

A man in business casual clothing works on construction plans. A hard hat, laptop and several rolls of paper sit around the plans on a table

Construction Industry Sees More White-Collar Jobs Than Ever Before

The number of tradespeople has decreased over the last several decades, but the industry continues to see the addition of engineering, management, and other skilled occupations

A woman construction worker holding a roll of house plans on a jobsite

These Are the Highest Paying States for Women in Construction

The construction industry has been trying to retain more women, but some states offer better wages than others

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Business Management

The Role of Paid Time Off in a Competitive Labor Market

PTO policies can be a differentiator for home builders vying for in-house skilled labor or management talent

Jobsite Safety

These Are the Most Dangerous States for Construction Workers

States such as Nevada and Vermont have relatively high rates of construction-related injuries, while other states, such as Connecticut, are becoming riskier

Education + Training

Houzz Opens 2025 Scholarship Program

The scholarships are open to students in design, architecture, construction management, and the skilled trades

A student looks at the Houzz scholarship landing page on a laptop

Women in Construction

Instructor Shares Benefits of Working in the Construction Industry

Carla Wynn, a safety manager in Oklahoma City, is teaching the next generation of women about careers in the trades and construction

Construction

How Implementing Better Safety Training Can Help Retain Construction Workers

With an ongoing labor shortage, safety training is even more important to build a strong workforce and create a positive work environment

A construction worker puts on safety goggles.

NAHB

OSHA Proposes Workplace Heat Standard to Ensure Worker Safety

NAHB Policy Briefing: If finalized, the regulation would cover about 36 million workers in indoor and outdoor work settings

Construction worker drinking bottle of water during heat

NAHB

The Home Building Industry Is Hiring

NAHB Chairman's Message: Workforce development continues to be a priority for NAHB, which is working to develop a skilled workforce for the future

Students learning carpentry skills in a construction trades class

Women in Construction

More Women in Construction Creates Need for Appropriate PPE

Historically, personal protective equipment has been designed for men, but with more women entering the workforce, awareness of women's PPE needs is growing