Every industry is experiencing a wave of retirement-age exits. In 2022, the median worker age in the United States was 42.3. But the construction workforce is more hard-hit than others. Some say the problem began during the Great Recession. The construction industry really took it on the chin during the Great Recession. The number of construction […]
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Construction companies are seeking ways to work with what we’ve got. We have a labor and skilled trades shortage. You can’t control some things, but construction worker productivity is something you can manage. Financial services professional Gary Bartecki says your competitors want to leave you in the dust when bidding on projects. Improving construction worker productivity
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“Nobody wants to work.” You hear it often enough, but it isn’t exactly true. This generation of workers has different values and goals than those of previous eras. It’s easy to complain, but developing solutions is more satisfying. The talent shortage and our national skills gap have impacted construction jobs at every level of operations. One
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U.S. job openings in 2021 hit a record high, according to the Labor Department. But the workers who voluntarily quit their jobs last year (47.4 million) also hit record-breaking highs. Dissatisfaction among U.S. workers last year led to turmoil in the labor market. The coronavirus caused 31% of workers to leave their jobs last year.
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If you’re a construction manager, you know no matter how dedicated and enterprising you are, the whims of the market can catch you off guard sometimes. Keeping up on the current construction industry employment outlook is one way to make sure you’re ready for what comes. Bright Prospects for Managers Between 2006 and 2016, the
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Your workers are the backbone of your business, so the investment you make in attracting skilled laborers and craftspeople will pay off big. For the best results in your construction worker recruitment and training, go in with a plan. Expand Your Recruiting Reach Look beyond the construction industry for potential employees. Transportation, manufacturing, agriculture and many other industries
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