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
Operations
5 Tips for Closing a Jobsite
If you choose to or are required to close a construction site, follow these five tips to reduce your liability and protect your team and customers
Net Zero
Making the Transition to Net Zero Homes: Role of Trade Partnerships
Two builders discuss why cultivating true trade partners is essential to successfully transitioning your business to building net zero or NZE-ready homes
Leadership
A First Job's Leadership Lessons With Real Staying Power
The steel mill where my career began may be gone, but the management and leadership lessons learned are as fresh as ever
Purchasing
Are You Getting a Good Deal on Your Purchasing?
A little due diligence and a total-cost mindset go a long way toward helping you make more cost-effective purchasing decisions
Labor + Trade Relations
Process and Product Issues Guarantee One Thing: Job Security for Trades
Home builders should ask themselves: Am I helping or hindering the profitability of my trades and suppliers? Your answer will determine your own financial success
Q+A
Brandon Patterson Is Working to Rebuild the Skilled Trades Pipeline in Iowa
Q+A with Brandon Patterson, who is rolling up his sleeves to address the lack of skilled trades in construction in his region
How To
10 Value Adds for Your Next Paint Job
10 ways pro painters can get more out of their work and keep clients happy and their bottom line healthy
Best Practices
Save Thousands of Dollars on Your Jobsite
Want to know the easiest way for a builder to save money when building a new home?
Government + Policy
Major Developer Criticizes Immigration Policy
In a letter to employees, Bozzuto Group CEO Toby Bozzuto wrote of the virtues of diversity in construction, saying “send them to us” in reference…
