Nevada State Contractors Board Hosts Third Annual Hammers & Hope Event
The event, to be held on March 7 in Reno, Nev., will provide information for women and high school girls about the benefits of working in the construction industry
Q+A With Jenny Kerr Schroen and Chris Eccleston: Grit Leads to Greatness
The co-authors of Grit Leads to Greatness: An Epic Quest Built to Change the World are getting an enthusiastic response to their book and are finding its message resonates deeply with students, school administrators, and parents alike
Philadelphia Labor Unions Are Helping Their Members With Homebuying
The housing market is tough. Recognizing that, Philly labor unions are stepping in to assist workers with their home purchases
Philadelphia's Urban Developers Association Aims to Foster Diversity and Connection
How one of the city's developers is working to create more connections and opportunities for those currently underrepresented in the real estate industry
Going Up! Residential Building Wages Rise
For the past 12 months, wage growth has been below 4% and construction labor demand has stayed strong, even while the economy's total job openings have declined
Data Show Construction Job Openings Increased in November
Construction industry job openings and labor turnover data for November showed an increase to the highest level since the close of 2022
Labor + Trade Relations
Going Up! Residential Building Wages Rise
For the past 12 months, wage growth has been below 4% and construction labor demand has stayed strong, even while the economy's total job openings have declined
Labor + Trade Relations
Data Show Construction Job Openings Increased in November
Construction industry job openings and labor turnover data for November showed an increase to the highest level since the close of 2022
Education + Training
New Building Trades Career Center Opens in Maryland
The career center will serve as a principal training and career development location for Employ Prince George's construction and infrastructure workforce development initiatives
Business Management
A Broken Housing System Hurts American Families
NAHB Chairman's Message: In a challenging business environment for home builders, and with higher housing costs for families, the National Association of Home Builders is working to help home builders better meet the nation's housing needs
Labor + Trade Relations
Labor-Shortage Headwinds Continue for Construction
Jobs report shows construction still faces a wide margin between available positions and the supply of workers to fill them
Labor + Trade Relations
NJ Apprenticeships Help Workers Develop Construction Careers
A recent event in Essex County, N.J., highlights the importance of pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs in launching a career in the building trades
Labor + Trade Relations
BTF and US Army Reserve Collaborate to Address Construction Labor Shortage
The Building Talent Foundation is teaming up with the U.S. Army Reserve Private Public Partnership Office on training and employment for soldiers and their families
Education + Training
Over 4,500 Arizona High Schoolers Explore Trade Opportunities
Arizona Construction Career Days welcomed more than 4,500 high school students for a day filled with hands-on building activities, networking, and educational content
Education + Training
NAHB Joins ‘The Big Build’ Event to Inspire Construction Careers
'The Big Build' event in Washington, D.C., provided hands-on building activities and educational resources for thousands of kids in an effort to drive interest in skilled trades careers
Education + Training
Notre Dame Hosts Its First Building Trades Day
The University of Notre Dame recently hosted more than 800 high school students and 60 employers for its first Building Trades Day event