Items Tagged with 'Skilled Trades'

Having reliable field leaders to oversee projects is one of the top priorities for any construction company.

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.

With labor shortages mounting, construction is betting on Gen Z to reshape the industry as the skillbuilding competition and other initiatives spotlight trade careers. 

New York state is providing $45 million to fund apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships for clean energy construction in an effort to build a pipeline of skilled workers to meet the sector’s projected employment needs.

Thoughtful employee retention and engagement strategies are keys to dealing with the current workforce shortages across the industry

An aging workforce is a major hurdle for growth in the power industry.

When designing virtual-reality training programs for equipment operators, Serious Labs works to simulate as much of the real-life experience as possible.