Articles Tagged with ''labor shortages''

Labor shortages are the top cause of project delays, and more than 25% of contractors say they have been impacted by immigration enforcement.

A Boston-based nonprofit unveiled its dedicated maker space.

The order stays attempts by the U.S. Dept. of Labor to shutter the job training program until a related lawsuit is settled.

Order sets a goal of surpassing 1 million new active apprentices, but the new federal focus may be on sectors outside of construction.

Some contractors have been turning to new strategies to find workers amid a labor shortage.

Growing labor shortages continue to plague the construction industry, while trade schools and job training programs report their current enrollment won’t make up for a wave of retiring skilled workers.

Not even high interest rates, inflation and ongoing labor and material shortages are keeping contractors down in the Midwest.

Site supervisors play an essential role in supervising and training the field workforce and managing projects. Making sure you have the right person in that position requires being intentional with selecting and training crew leaders.

Contractors see the biggest impact by upskilling their workforce, both existing and new. Online training empowers them to build high-performing teams. 

The coming year presents a complex landscape for the construction industry. Cost, risk and growth will be impacted by geopolitical turmoil, inflation and increased regulatory complexity.