Q3 2024: Labor
Exciting job growth in the U.S. construction industry is shaking things up! Find out how hiring in specialty trades and engineering are unfolding, even as the broader economy faces headwinds.
Q2 2024: Labor
Construction in the southeast and south-central regions of the US is booming and we take a look at why and how the local labor forces are impacted in these areas
Q1 2024: Construction Labor updates
Construction will need half a million new workers in 2024 to keep up with demand and we take a look at one firm’s framework for recruitment planning
Q4 2023: Construction Labor updates
Wages are up, demand for skilled workers is high (60k new laborers per month needed to keep up with projects), and companies are recruiting young talent in unexpected demographics.
Q3 2023: Labor Updates
Contractors continue to operate in a highly competitive labor market despite the slight cooling of project starts brought on by higher interest rates this year.
Q2 2023: Labor Updates
Construction apprenticeship programs are underway and see which states rank highest and lowest in construction unemployment this year.