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
Residential Construction Employment Posts Strong Gains at Start of 2023
The residential construction sector added over 5,000 new jobs in January, but the labor market still has a lot of ground to cover to bounce back from a decades-old deficit
Labor + Trade Relations
Construction Job Openings Rose to Third Highest Share on Record in December
The number of unfilled construction jobs at the close of 2022 was the third highest on record, and contractors could have even more difficulty attracting skilled workers in 2023
Labor + Trade Relations
The Hardest Construction Jobs to Fill In 2023 Are Also the Most Vital
Contractors are having the most difficulty filling open positions that require leadership or experience in the trades, according to a recent survey by the Associated General Contractors of America
Labor + Trade Relations
Wage Growth Is Slowing for Residential Building Workers
After steady gains since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, residential building worker wages are slowing in the first month of 2023
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
