Items Tagged with 'construction employment'

Construction employment declined by 11,000 in December and the unemployment rate among workers with recent construction experience jumped to 5.0 percent, AGC said, even as many firms still plan to add headcount in 2026 if they can find qualified workers amid persistent labor shortages.

Construction employment grew in 27 states and D.C. over the past year, with 31 states adding jobs in September, according to new AGC data.

U.S. construction added 4,000 jobs in May, marking 13 straight months of gains despite hiring slowdown, tariff hikes and inflation-driven uncertainty across the industry.

As the Employee or Independent Contractor Classification is challenged in federal court, the Department of Labor is issuing guidance on how to determine workers as contractors or employees.

Battalion Brands appoints Andy Stofleth as chief strategy officer, leveraging his disaster recovery leadership to expand veteran-focused franchise opportunities.

The Home Builders Institute's Fall 2024 Construction Labor Market Report indicates a positive outlook for the construction industry, with increasing demand for skilled workers and rising wages, despite recent job declines.

HCI Equity Partners announced that six of its portfolio companies, including Highland Commercial Roofing, made the Inc. 5000's 2024 list of fastest-growing private companies.

Safety professionals in every industry should analyze the most dangerous jobs and calculate the risks their employees face.

The U.S. economy added 199,900 jobs in November, defying downturn predictions; unemployment is at 3.7% as wage growth accelerates.