Number of Women in the Construction Workforce Is on the Rise
The number of women in construction has risen for 10 consecutive years. Between 2016 and 2025, the total grew from 939,000 to 1.36 million.
Construction Employment Rebounds by 26,000 in March
Following a slow-hiring rate in February, March saw 26,000 jobs added to the construction industry.
Industrial Canvas: Turning Hard Hats Into Artwork
Detroit-based commercial contractor Sachse Construction is bringing together builders, makers and artists with its annual art auction as part of its mission to improve both workforce development and the lives of Detroit youth.
Slowest Rate of Construction Hiring on Record in February
The construction industry had 202,000 job openings on the last day of February.
Pivotal Moment: Reaching a Turning Point in the Construction Labor Shortage
While technology is opening a whole new pipeline for recruitment into the construction industry, there still aren’t enough workers to meet demand.
Wiring the AI Economy: Construction Spending on Data Centers
Explosive growth in data center construction is straining labor markets, reshaping policy debates and accelerating technology adoption across the construction industry.
Labor Shortages in Construction: Managing Legal and Operational Risks
Labor shortages can make labor contracts (and resulting audits) all the more complicated.
Construction Hiring Remained Slow in January
Recent BLS JOLTS data reveals slow construction hiring in January.
