Which States and Construction Trades Rely Most on Immigrant Workers?
California and Texas have higher concentrations of immigrants in their construction workforce, and certain skilled trades also rely more on foreign-born labor than others
NJ $4M Grant to Help Boost Access to Construction Trades for Women and Minorities
Through a combination of legislation and grant money, the state of New Jersey is taking steps to increase the diversity of its workforce in construction and the skilled trades
Annual Chico Trades Day Provides Students With Hands-on Experience
In Chico, Calif., trades take center stage at annual trades day event that introduces students to skilled trades career options
Construction Trades Council Helps Local Kids Stay Warm This Winter
Northern Wisconsin Building & Construction Trades Council does its part to help keep local children snug with its annual clothing drive
Indiana High School Students Gain Construction Experience Building a Home
High schoolers get hands-on experience in the skilled trades thanks to a construction program run by the Central Nine Career Center in Johnson County
In Philadelphia, Construction Academies Offer Paid Training in Skilled Trades
Hosted by the city’s Rebuild initiative, the full-time academies start in March, and applications are due by Jan. 9
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
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
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 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…
