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
Data Show Construction Sector Still Short on Skilled Labor
The construction job openings rate increased slightly during February, indicating an ongoing skilled labor shortage
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 are finding their book's message resonates deeply with students, school administrators, and parents alike
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
Labor + Trade Relations
Skilled Labor Shortages Remain a Top Concern for Construction Industry
More than 700,000 new construction workers are needed each year to satisfy current measures of housing demand
Labor + Trade Relations
Strong Gains Shift to a Downward Trend in Residential Building Workers’ Wage Growth
After more than a year of gains, data show the average hourly earnings for residential building workers in May rose at a slower pace
Single-Family Homes
Supply-Chain Roadblocks Led to Longer Build Times in 2022
Single-family homes took longer to complete in 2022 due to persistent supply-chain issues and labor shortages
NAHB
NAHB Introduces New Health and Wellness Resources for Members
For Men's Health Month, the National Association of Home Builders is partnering with health and wellness company Manual Care to provide resources to Young Professionals Committees at no cost
Community Development
Real Estate Pros Give Back to Their Communities During Realtor Volunteer Days
Realtor associations and members showed a unified front by giving back to their communities during Realtor Volunteer Days from June 3 to 11
Education + Training
Harvard Summer Fellows Tackle Housing-Related Issues
A group of 13 students from the Harvard Graduate School of Design and the Harvard Kennedy School are working to resolve a host of housing issues this summer
