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
Lean Building
Putting the Value Back in Value Engineering for Home Builders
It isn't about cutting costs. It's about adding value to the homes you build
SkillsUSA Takes Hands-on Approach to Trade Shortage
SkillsUSA seeks to ensure a skilled workforce for the future by engaging and inspiring young adults to find employment in the trades
Getting On Board With Onboarding
In the November issue of Pro Builder, we take a look at builders' best practices for onboarding trades, and the magazine has its own onboarding to do: Welcome editor-in-chief Rich Binsacca
Trade Contractors
5 Essential Steps to Successfully Onboard a New Trade
When trades fail to succeed, it’s rarely solely their fault. Follow these steps to ensure a more positive outcome and quality product on your jobsites
Business Management
Home Building's Version of Insanity
Most sources of waste in home building are repeat offenders, causing incredible losses in time and money for builders, suppliers, and trades alike—and it continues unabated
Labor + Trade Relations
Close Relations: Ways Builders Can Work Well With Trades
Do you want to attract and keep the best subcontractors? Working well with trades starts with putting systems in place
Labor + Trade Relations
Michael Smith on Quality Job Training and Taking on the Labor Shortage
The dearth of skilled labor is not just the subcontractors' problem
Labor + Trade Relations
Skilled Labor Is Our Responsibility
A combined effort between key players in the construction industry has created the Skilled Labor Fund to address the labor shortage
Trade Contractors
How Old Is the Typical Construction Worker?
Average ages depend on the state, but there are some general patterns when it comes to age of construction workers across the nation
Young Adults Say No to Trades
A recent poll found that most young adults who are undecided on a career are not interested in construction trades
