Market Data + Trends Construction Worker Shortage Continues to Worsen The Commercial Construction Index says 91 percent of contractors surveyed reported having a difficult time finding skilled workers. ...
Labor + Trade Relations Company-Sponsored Rehab Targets Labor Shortage and Opioid Crisis Belden Inc., a manufacturer of computer networking equipment, has instituted a company-sponsored drug rehabilitation program to help users...
Labor + Trade Relations ICE Ramps Up Workplace Audits U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been cracking down on businesses to ensure that all employees are legally allowed to work in...
Labor + Trade Relations Small Town Labor Shortages Spawning Relocation Programs While the U.S. economy overall has recovered, small towns are still grappling with a wilted work force that could drive employers away....
Business Management How to Find and Retain Skilled Labor The construction industry has had, and will continue to have, its share of ups and downs and fresh challenges. Knowing how to find and motivate excellent employees can help building companies maintain stability
Business Management Certification Is a Powerful Thing If you’re an employee, attaining certification will help you establish an edge. If you’re an employer, offering it will help to attract plum hires
Off-Site Construction No Compromise With Prefab Housing Add energy efficiency and design sophistication to the benefits of using prefab and modular construction
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 Prime Working-Age Population Reaches New Peak The prime working-age population in the U.S. has reached a new peak for the first time since 2007, according to the Calculated Risk...
Business Management Can Technology Solve the Labor Shortage? When it comes to efficiencies, even the most minute savings add up over time
