Construction Labor Shortage Deepens
The labor shortage in the construction industry grows every year as an aging workforce retires (the median age of construction workers is 41).
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4 Things your Should Know when Studying to Enter the Construction Industry
Here are some tips on how to navigate construction qualifications that can give you a boost.
Aging Workforce Contributes to Labor Shortages
One of the most pressing issues the construction industry faces is an aging workforce.
Retaining Staff During a Labor Shortage
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 …
How to Keep Skilled Jobsite 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.
How to Recruit More Gen Z Youth to Careers in Construction
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.
How to Improve your Construction Productivity
One way to get back on track is to make your processes more efficient using a management technique called LEAN, developed by the Toyota Production Company over 70 years ago.
Skilled Trades Careers On the Rise
The construction labor shortage has been a thorn in the side of site managers for years now. But a new study shows that interest in the trades is starting to increase among high school students.
How Mentoring Can Help Improve your Employees
Mentoring can bridge the labor shortage gap for small contracting firms.
Framing Students Ready to Take on the Jobsite
West Fraser steps up to help young people enter the trades.