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
Have Construction Job Openings Already Peaked?
After peaking in April 2022, the count of unfilled construction jobs is trending lower as the housing market slows
Construction
Construction Sector Jobs Up by More Than 200,000 Since November 2021
Over 200,000 construction jobs have been added in the past year as the labor market continues its strong post-pandemic recovery
Education + Training
These Tradesmen Are Launching Initiatives to Attract the Next Generation of Skilled Workers
In order to encourage young adults to consider careers in the skilled trades, a builder, a plumber, and a lumberyard are providing educational resources to high schoolers across America
Business Management
Housing’s Great Rethink: Workforce Development Takes Center Stage
To refill the construction labor pool from the fallout of the Great Resignation and combat the skilled labor shortage, home builders must adjust their approach to attract and retain a skilled workforce
Labor + Trade Relations
How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development
Home builders, trade associations, NGOs, and other groups are aggressively ramping up skilled construction labor training programs to bring more workers into the industry
NAHB
Seeking Bipartisan Solutions for the Housing Affordability Crisis
NAHB Policy Briefing | Housing is a bipartisan concern, with housing affordability a top-tier political issue; residential construction sees continuing labor shortage
Business Management
Software for Home Builders: Why It Isn’t Working
Software systems offer home builders real operational advantages, but several stumbling blocks continue to undermine success
Labor + Trade Relations
U.S. Department of Labor Announces $90M Funding Opportunity for Employment Resources
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced plans to allocate $90 million in YouthBuild Program grants to provide training and employment services to young adults in disadvantaged communities
Education + Training
Washington Builders Introduce New Workforce Training Programs to Tackle Labor Shortage
Industry leaders in Washington are rolling out a number of new training programs and initiatives meant to connect young adults with career opportunities in the skilled trades
Women in Construction
The Share of Women in Construction Is at a Record High, but How Did It Get There?
A skilled labor shortage is creating a pathway for greater diversity and inclusion in the construction workforce, and women are leading the charge
