Nevada State Contractors Board Hosts Third Annual Hammers & Hope Event
The event, to be held on March 7 in Reno, Nev., will provide information for women and high school girls about the benefits of working in the construction industry
Q+A With Jenny Kerr Schroen and Chris Eccleston: Grit Leads to Greatness
The co-authors of Grit Leads to Greatness: An Epic Quest Built to Change the World are getting an enthusiastic response to their book and are finding its message resonates deeply with students, school administrators, and parents alike
Philadelphia Labor Unions Are Helping Their Members With Homebuying
The housing market is tough. Recognizing that, Philly labor unions are stepping in to assist workers with their home purchases
Philadelphia's Urban Developers Association Aims to Foster Diversity and Connection
How one of the city's developers is working to create more connections and opportunities for those currently underrepresented in the real estate industry
Going Up! Residential Building Wages Rise
For the past 12 months, wage growth has been below 4% and construction labor demand has stayed strong, even while the economy's total job openings have declined
Data Show Construction Job Openings Increased in November
Construction industry job openings and labor turnover data for November showed an increase to the highest level since the close of 2022
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