Construction industry adds 10,000 jobs in November
By Ethan Duran | Originally posted on finance-commerce.com The construction industry added roughly 10,000 jobs last month and experts said industry jobs were outpacing the general economy. That’s from an analysis by the Associated Builders and Contractors using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Industry employment has risen by 211,000 jobs compared to […]
Registered apprentice programs can’t keep up with demand for new labor
By Zachary Phillips | Originally posted on constructiondive.com The U.S. has invested heavily in registered apprenticeships in a range of industries and as a primary method of growing the construction workforce. But the number of workers those programs produce are far from what the industry needs, according to a new report. In 2024, the federal […]
Backlog holds steady as contractors eye private construction rebound
By Sebastian Obando | Originally posted on constructiondive.com Dive Brief: Construction backlog held steady at 8.4 months in November, reflecting resilience in the pipeline amid ongoing economic uncertainty, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors survey conducted from Nov. 20 to Dec. 3. Contractors expect a rebound in privately financed projects, buoyed by optimism surrounding potential […]
Manchin, Sinema prevent Democrats from locking in majority on labor board through 2026
By Matt Brown | Originally posted on apnews.com WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats failed Wednesday to confirm a Democratic member of the National Labor Relations Board after independent Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema opposed the nomination, thwarting their hopes of locking in a majority at the federal agency for the first two years of President-elect Donald Trump’s term. A […]
ACTION ALERT: ABC Members Needed to Complete U.S. Dol Davis-Bacon
ACTION ALERT: ABC MEMBERS NEEDED TO COMPLETE U.S. DOL DAVIS-BACON WAGE SURVEY FOR HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS WHAT: The U.S. Department of Labor is conducting a Davis-Bacon wage survey for highway con-struction projects performed in Kentucky. WHO: The survey is for contractors and subcontractors performing work on federal, state, local, and privately owned highway projects active […]
VIDEO: How can construction be an advocate for addiction recovery?
By Construction Briefing | Originally posted on constructionbriefing.com The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates among any profession in the world, and a leading cause of depression and self harm stems from substance addiction. Greg Sizemore of US-based Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), a trade organisation representing more than 22,000 contracting and […]
Success Stories: Culture Attracts Talent in Construction
By ConnectedWorld.com | Originally posted on connectedworld.com We know the labor shortage is a challenge. In fact, the U.S. BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) numbers and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce show there are a defined number of jobs and not enough workers or skilled workers to fill them—to the tune of roughly 2.2 million open […]
What’s behind the widening gender wage gap?
By LEXANDRA OLSON and CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press | Originally posted on madison.com NEW YORK — Just how much of a setback was the COVID-19 pandemic for U.S. working women? Although women who lost or left their jobs at the height of the crisis have largely returned to the workforce, a recent finding points to […]
Skilled Trades Advisory Council Earns Nonprofit Status to Address Labor Crisis
By Walls & Ceilings | Originally posted on wconline.com The Skilled Trades Advisory Council announced on Sept. 17 that it has officially earned 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, a significant milestone in its mission to combat the ongoing skilled labor crisis in the United States and Canada. Founded in August 2023, STAC brings together industry leaders who […]
Election Outlook: How Will Construction Fare?
By For Construction Pros | Originally posted on forconstructionpros.com Exploring the industry’s top concerns and priorities tied to the outcome in November As the United States approaches the 2024 presidential election on Nov. 5, citizens with ties to the construction industry have a considerable decision to make. This year’s presidential race pits current Vice President […]