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
Opinion
Housing's New Now
There is no "new normal," only now. Use this time after the height of the pandemic and its upheaval to set the stage for sustainable success for your business
Labor + Trade Relations
Incidents of Workplace Discrimination Doubled in 2020
The murder of George Floyd in May 2020 sparked a movement for racial justice and equality that traversed the globe, but it seems that the construction industry has yet to catch on
Labor + Trade Relations
Career Signing Days Celebrate the Next Generation of Skilled Workers
As college enrollment falls, high schoolers are redirecting their attention to the skilled trades
Labor + Trade Relations
The States With the Highest Construction Wages
Average hourly earnings (AHE) are reaching new highs for skilled laborers in some states. Here are the locations where workers are benefiting the most…
Labor + Trade Relations
5 Steps to Circumvent the Labor Shortage and Be a Builder of Choice
The construction labor game has changed. Here are a handful of ways home builders can win over trade contractors and keep skilled trades coming back
Education + Training
Construction Lab Launched in Pittsburgh to Develop Labor and Building Innovation
The Last Mile Lab seeks to create an inclusive pathway for workforce development while introducing new building techniques and opportunities for industry innovation
Trade Contractors
Residential Contractors More Likely to Be Paid on Time Than Commercial Contractors
Contractors working on residential projects are more likely to receive prompt payment than their commercial counterparts, according to a new report from Levelset
Women in Construction
San Francisco’s Mission Rock Academy Is Recruiting Women Into the Skilled Trades
The five-week training program is creating a bright future for women in the construction workforce
Labor + Trade Relations
The Highest Paid Construction Occupations in 2021
From company CEOs to hands-on trade workers, these are the highest paid construction positions of 2021
Labor + Trade Relations
Wages for Residential Building Workers Are on the Rise
Hourly wages for skilled workers rose to $28.66 in February as the construction labor market remains tight
