After another year of wild ups and downs in the construction industry, now is a good time to take a look at the most important issues that will affect us in the new year. Of course, in the words of the great philosopher Yogi Berra, It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future. We’ll take a look at what some experts forecast and also consider: Interest Rates Labor & Input Costs The Effect Of […]
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In survey after survey, contractors’ greatest challenge has been finding enough qualified applicants for job openings. October’s unemployment rates for the construction industry were near an all-time low. This is despite the fact that pay climbed by 5.4% over the previous year to $36.64 / hour, according to the AGC. Openings have far exceeded hiring, showing that employers aren’t finding qualified applicants. We Must Increase Interest In Construction Careers Our article “Revolutionizing Labor in the […]
Could the UAW strike be a canary in the coal mine for the construction industry? The UAW strike against automakers has been a game-changer. Not only has UAW President Shawn Fain thrown away the old playbook of negotiating, but he’s gambled that the union had enough power to hurt the makers enough to get big gains. And big gains are what he’s gotten so far. Fain utilized social media and the public’s discontent. He highlighted […]