The Biggest Challenges for Contractors in the Year Ahead
High inflation, dwindling buyer demand, and lingering supply chain obstacles are just a few of the many challenges keeping contractors up at night during the first month of the new year
Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being
Jobsite safety is critical for workers and for your home building company. Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs
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
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
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NAHB
How NAHB Is Working to Develop a New Generation of Home Building Professionals
NAHB Chairman's Message: Residential construction will need 2.2 million new hires over the next three years to keep pace with growth and attrition. NAHB recognizes the severity of the skilled labor shortage and is launching several initiatives to help develop the home building industry’s future workforce
Labor + Trade Relations
3 Ways Home Builders Can Address Labor Shortages by Investing in Trade Partners
Improving communication, streamlining the process, and training can help make you a home builder of choice with trade contractors
Government + Policy
NAHB Files for Review of OSHA's Vaccine Rule
NAHB Policy Briefing | The Association is challenging OSHA's authority to mandate vaccinations and weekly testing for companies with more than 100 employees; builders and remodelers report unprecedented labor shortages
Business Management
Project Manager Workloads: How Much Is Enough?
How many houses can one field superintendent carry? Consider these 15 factors to sort it out
Labor + Trade Relations
Construction Labor Market Looks Ahead to Growth in 2022
After surging new hires in some regions, construction companies are eyeing a year of progress in 2022
Business Management
Solving the Labor Shortage in 12 Steps
Attaining "unicorn status" as a builder means attracting and keeping the best trade contractors. These 12 steps will get you there.
Business Management Best Practices
The Best Way for Trade Contractors to Stay Out of the Courtroom
You can avoid legal trouble by managing client expectations with a simple yet comprehensive contract
Construction
The Current State of Construction Job Openings
The hot housing market remains in a 299,000 worker deficit, according to May data from the BLS Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. The…
Business Management
Companies Seek to Attract Needed Workers with Wage Hikes, Bonuses, Insurance
As the demand surges for new homes and home improvements, so does the demand for those who can build and renovate. Construction and maintenance…
Construction
Construction Sector Unemployment Rate Increased in May
Overall unemployment decreased in May down to 5.8% with the addition of 559,000 workers. Unemployment in April hit 6.1% with just $278,000 new…
