Articles Tagged with ''labor shortages''

Skillit is bringing artificial intelligence to the idea of a skilled labor platform for the trades. 

As AI data centers reach city-scale power demands, developers, utilities and contractors are rewriting the infrastructure playbook around electricity, workforce and speed-to-power challenges nationwide.

Revenue rises as contractors balance labor resources against market risks and rewards amid surge in data center projects.

Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Maine, located in Augusta, Maine, is a statewide trade membership organization representing all aspects of commercial construction.

The construction industry continues to face a skilled workforce shortage, with 92 percent of companies reporting difficulty in hiring for open positions

For the construction industry to meet the rigorous demands of today’s project schedules, it’s imperative to have a knowledgeable and efficient workforce.

With half a million new workers needed in 2025 to meet construction industry demands and 94 percent of contractors struggling to fill open positions, the labor shortage is more than a looming threat.

The construction industry is facing an undeniable challenge: Workforce shortages and skill gaps are making it harder for subcontractors and specialty contractors to meet project deadlines, maintain quality and operate efficiently.

A smaller construction labor shortage in 2026 reflects cooling demand, not a fix, as retirements, megaprojects and backlog gaps keep risk elevated.

A new economic report hints at shifting labor dynamics in Texas construction—but how much of the strain traces back to changing immigration patterns