Contractors are feeling generally good about the commercial construction market according to the Q3 2018 Commercial Construction Index from USG Corporation and the U.S. Chamber of...

Make no mistake about it, Generation Z is going to shake things up when they enter the workforce, which is already happening. These young adults, born after 1996 (the oldest are...

With the construction industry booming, builders are worrying less about procuring work and more about having enough people to do the job. And they’re finding it isn’t as easy as...

Trade groups, governments and schools join forces to develop a future workforce. Right now some 500,000 skilled construction jobs sit open, with no qualified workers to fill them...

Competition for construction talent is fierce given the shortage of skilled workers. Without an adequate workforce, revenue growth is all but impossible. But where to find those...

The CHST and other safety certifications can help your career in construction. Earning a certification is a good way to boost your construction safety career. You’ll find a lot of...

A solid, well-trained workforce is the backbone of any company. Ironically, this is the area where many construction companies flounder. All too often, companies use the same old...

Good estimators are worth their weight in gold, but it's not just about crunching the numbers. A successful construction project starts with a solid bid, and estimators are key in...

Experience is the real gauge of a quality superintendent. Construction projects don't run themselves, and a good superintendent is a critical layer between project managers and...