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Construction: The Fog Begins to Lift on 2021

Construction Backlog Rebounds in October Along with Contractor Optimism

Big Gain in September Residential Construction Spending Offsets Nonresidential Drop

Has energy efficiency lost its mojo during the pandemic?

Building cities with wood would store half of cement industry's current carbon emissions

COVID-19 & Construction: The Ongoing Effects of the Pandemic on Business

‘Low-carbon’ piping with sensor technology could transform the way infrastructure projects work

Four-legged robot has been gathering data at a major construction site
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The Skilled Trades Industry 2020
Pain Point – It’s not COVID-19
A critical shortage of skilled trades workers in the United States is creating an acute pain point for the industry.
  • Repairs to the country’s infrastructure are behind schedule.
  • Companies that employ skilled tradespeople are failing to meet customer demands.
  • It’s challenging to maintain quality and productivity.
  • Companies are forced to turn down projects.

Why do we have a shortage? Read More>>>
Vocational skills - skilled trades are in
demand as boomers retire
How are Baby Boomers employed?
Two things are happening:
Baby Boomers are saying goodbye to their jobs in construction, manufacturing and engineering, and younger generations are looking for work outside of those industries.
So, who exactly is replacing the Boomers?

Many Boomers have vocational careers and occupy lots of our country’s skilled trade jobs. Check out how the ratio... Read More>>>
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