Labor + Trade Relations Residential Building Wage Growth Accelerates—Fastest Growth Since 2018 Hourly wages for residential building workers averaged $32.28 per hour as of June
Education + Training Ukrainian Refugees Get Fresh Start in Modular Construction Quartz Properties Management is one of six employers taking part in efforts to connect refugees with work opportunities
Education + Training Rosedale Technical College Announces Carpentry Program In conjunction with the Pittsburgh-based technical school’s 75th anniversary, Rosedale Tech is rolling out a new 16-month program
Building Technology How Adopting New Technology Could Help the Construction Industry Recent tech advancements could help construction workers complete dangerous or challenging tasks
Construction Showing Appreciation Can Boost Retention and Productivity in Construction Crews From offering competitive pay to creating an inclusive workplace, there are various ways leaders can show employees they’re valued
Innovation Rheem Donates $10K to Habitat for Humanity Employees raised money for the nonprofit through a workplace health and wellness challenge
Building Technology How Artificial Intelligence Can Best Serve the Construction Industry From streamlining processes to interpreting data, these AI tools can be helpful for industry pros
Construction Construction Job Openings Remain Flat Month-Over-Month As of May 2024, there were 339,000 open construction jobs, down 1% from the previous month
Government + Policy Proposed Rule Could Help Protect Workers From Extreme Heat The proposal would require employers to create an illness-prevention plan and heat-related training programs to ensure worker safety during severe weather
Women in Construction How Companies Can Help Advance Women in Construction Work-life-balance, sponsorship opportunities, and leadership training are all important aspects of allowing women to grow in the construction industry
