Demand—and Competition—for Skilled Construction Workers Grows
Strongest need seen for construction superintendents, with other job titles for skilled trades also in high demand
Residential Building Wages Rise Again in March
Wage growth for residential building workers continued during March, but at a slower pace than during the previous month
Which States Have the Highest Wages for Construction Workers?
Data show that construction workers in the Northeast and on the Pacific coast have some of the highest hourly earnings, while earnings in construction grew faster in the southern states
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
Education + Training
Bay Area Students Get an Introduction to Skilled Trades Opportunities
The Bay Area Boys & Girls Club recently visited a jobsite, toured a model home, and spoke with industry professionals about skilled trades careers
Builders
How Classic Homes Is Working to Build Homes and People
Key to the Colorado builder's business success is a focus on leadership and relationship-building
Education + Training
Trade Programs Report Elevated Enrollment
Overall enrollment in higher education is slowing, but construction trade programs are booming
Labor + Trade Relations
Why Strive to Be a Builder of Choice?
Having Builder of Choice status encompasses much more than just a builder's reputation with trades and suppliers
Education + Training
New Home Building Academy Opens in Arizona to Address Skilled Trades Shortage
In Phoenix, the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona’s charitable arm, Home Builders Care, has opened a new 11,000-square-foot residential construction skilled trades training facility
Education + Training
New Study Reveals Success of Michigan Union Construction Apprenticeship Programs
A report by the Midwest Economic Policy Institute reveals that Michigan's union apprenticeship programs outperform universities on training, diversity, and debt
Jobsite Safety
Biden Administration Introduces Plans to Protect Workers From Extreme Heat
The U.S. Department of Labor is ramping up its enforcement of heat safety violations amid record-breaking temperatures across the country
Labor + Trade Relations
Skilled Labor Shortages Remain a Top Concern for Construction Industry
More than 700,000 new construction workers are needed each year to satisfy current measures of housing demand
Labor + Trade Relations
Strong Gains Shift to a Downward Trend in Residential Building Workers’ Wage Growth
After more than a year of gains, data show the average hourly earnings for residential building workers in May rose at a slower pace
Single-Family Homes
Supply-Chain Roadblocks Led to Longer Build Times in 2022
Single-family homes took longer to complete in 2022 due to persistent supply-chain issues and labor shortages
