Demand—and Competition—for Skilled Construction Workers Grows
Strongest need seen for construction superintendents, with other job titles for skilled trades also in high demand
Residential Building Wages Rise Again in March
Wage growth for residential building workers continued during March, but at a slower pace than during the previous month
Which States Have the Highest Wages for Construction Workers?
Data show that construction workers in the Northeast and on the Pacific coast have some of the highest hourly earnings, while earnings in construction grew faster in the southern states
Who's Earning What in Construction
Workers in construction management roles may earn a higher median wage, but on average, lower-paid occupations have experienced somewhat faster wage growth
Proven Ways to Improve Jobsite Productivity
Consider these solutions for reducing cycle time, hard costs, dry runs, rework, miscommunication, and overall inefficiencies on the jobsite
Residential Building Workers See Jump in Wage Growth
Housing industry worker wages have been trending upward over the past eight months, but February saw wages grow the fastest they have in more than two years
Labor + Trade Relations
February Jobs Report Shows a Strong Gain of 678,000
Hiring sped up in February as relief from the pandemic finally comes into view, and economists are optimistic about even more gains ahead
Q+A
HBI President Ed Brady’s Call to Action to Solve the Labor Shortage
Brady talks about the Home Builders Institute’s action plan for tackling the housing industry’s chronic shortage of skilled labor
Building Technology
How Technology Could Combat a Construction Labor Shortage
In the throes of the ‘Great Resignation,’ all eyes fall to the technological coworkers of the future
Labor + Trade Relations
3 Ways Home Builders Can Address Labor Shortages by Investing in Trade Partners
Improving communication, streamlining the process, and training can help make you a home builder of choice with trade contractors
Labor + Trade Relations
Construction Industry Reports Strong Year-Over-Year Gains for Job Openings
The construction labor market is eager to recruit skilled workers as new housing starts take off in the first months of 2022
Labor + Trade Relations
How Should Construction Hiring Managers Connect With the Next Generation?
As the shortage of skilled construction labor becomes more dire, there are 5 questions hiring managers should ask themselves before recruiting young prospects
Labor + Trade Relations
Are Your Trade Contractor Relationships Strategic or Transactional?
Reward those trade partners that work with you to solve problems and treat the rest simply as transactional suppliers
Labor + Trade Relations
Construction Job Openings See Strong Year-Over-Year Gains
The construction sector is actively hiring and recruiting, but the Great Resignation could keep the labor market tight
Manufacturers + Suppliers
How One Local Builder Is Overcoming Christmas Backlogs
Year-long supply chain issues are putting some construction projects on hold, but soaring demand could keep builders busy until Christmas 2022
National Builders
Home Builder Confidence Rises in the Final Month of 2021
Despite high material costs and an ongoing labor shortage, national builders are ending the year on a high
