Labor + Trade Relations

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28 States Report Construction Job Growth in April

Michigan saw the highest growth, with 4,200 construction jobs added month-over-month

Commerce Department Sets Goal of Getting 1M More Women to Join Construction Industry

A new voluntary pledge aims to encourage more organizations to support women in construction

Proof That Career and Technical Education Programs Are Gaining Popularity

In keeping with a wider national trend, data show an 18% increase in Colorado high schoolers participating in career and technical education programs

3 Ways Company Leaders Can Be Better Change Agents

To continue to adapt and thrive, change is essential in any business. Here’s how to better implement company culture changes—and ensure they stick

How to Really Build a Culture of Safety at Your Company

Why focusing on relationship-building and employee engagement is more effective for promoting jobsite safety

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

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

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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

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

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

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

Majority of Unvaccinated Workers Consider Quitting Because of Mandates

An already short-staffed workforce could lose much more talented labor amid vaccine mandates

NAHB Files for Review of OSHA's Vaccine Rule

NAHB Policy Briefing | The Association is challenging OSHA's authority to mandate vaccinations and weekly testing for companies with more than 100 employees; builders and remodelers report unprecedented labor shortages