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
Education + Training
Texas High School Introduces Construction Booster Club
High school trade students in Seguin, Texas, are getting tools and classroom resources with the help of a new Construction Trades Booster Club
Education + Training
MPC Developer Partners With Local Trade Students
A California developer is enlisting the help of local trade students for a new master planned community project
Women in Construction
Women's Presence in Construction Is Growing
The total share of women in construction rose sharply in 2022, but diversifying the labor force remains a top priority for the industry
Education + Training
Bay Area Students Get an Introduction to Skilled Trades Opportunities
The Bay Area Boys & Girls Club recently visited a jobsite, toured a model home, and spoke with industry professionals about skilled trades careers
Builders
How Classic Homes Is Working to Build Homes and People
Key to the Colorado builder's business success is a focus on leadership and relationship-building
Education + Training
Trade Programs Report Elevated Enrollment
Overall enrollment in higher education is slowing, but construction trade programs are booming
Labor + Trade Relations
Why Strive to Be a Builder of Choice?
Having Builder of Choice status encompasses much more than just a builder's reputation with trades and suppliers
Education + Training
New Home Building Academy Opens in Arizona to Address Skilled Trades Shortage
In Phoenix, the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona’s charitable arm, Home Builders Care, has opened a new 11,000-square-foot residential construction skilled trades training facility
Education + Training
New Study Reveals Success of Michigan Union Construction Apprenticeship Programs
A report by the Midwest Economic Policy Institute reveals that Michigan's union apprenticeship programs outperform universities on training, diversity, and debt
Jobsite Safety
Biden Administration Introduces Plans to Protect Workers From Extreme Heat
The U.S. Department of Labor is ramping up its enforcement of heat safety violations amid record-breaking temperatures across the country