Infrastructure Act Will Attract New Talent to the Industry
The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will create construction jobs that pay well and will shine a light on the industry as a possible career choice for many.
The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will create construction jobs that pay well and will shine a light on the industry as a possible career choice for many.
The skilled labor crisis in construction is going to get considerably worse during 2022 and 2023, experts warn. This crisis was caused by the pandemic which saw many construction workers leaving the industry.
One way to overcome difficulties and increase adaptability is through the adoption of technologies that help streamline your processes, recruit new talent and create a better experience for your customers.
The labor shortage in the construction industry grows every year as an aging workforce retires (the median age of construction workers is 41).
Here are some tips on how to navigate construction qualifications that can give you a boost.
One of the most pressing issues the construction industry faces is an aging workforce.
Studies show that replacing an employee costs an average of 6 to 9 months’ salary. When you lose employees, you fall behind on your project schedules and may even have to turn work down. With the current construction labor shortage set to deepen this year, it is more important than ever to create work environments …
Labor shortage woes are real, and most construction managers are scrambling to find and keep workers. A recent study from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) showed that a third of construction firms are looking for recruits and experiencing delays due to labor shortages. Here’s how to source great talent and build your team. Get …
Gen Z are defined as those under 25 and are currently entering the workforce and choosing their careers. While many are already opting for a career in construction, the industry has to do more to recruit in order to overcome the labor deficit. Having lived through several economic downturns and a fluctuating economy, most young …
Labor shortages, increased production times due to COVID-19 protocols and delays all make for projects that take much longer than they should. When this happens, construction companies see dips in productivity that cost money. One way to get back on track is to make your processes more efficient using a management technique called LEAN, developed …