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Emphasizing suicide prevention among construction workers
With September being Suicide Prevention Month, the Associated Builders & Contractors is promoting mental health among construction workers. Keep Reading
Producers, manufacturers ramping up workforce development efforts
Aggregate producers and equipment manufacturers discussed how they are recruiting and retaining high-quality employees in a challenging labor environment. Keep Reading
Exploring applicant-tracking systems, cross-training and more
In his latest column, Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik discusses systems that track job applications across companies and the idea of cross-training employees. Keep Reading
AGC: June construction employment behind pre-pandemic levels
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says June construction employment lagged pre-pandemic levels despite record job openings. Keep Reading
Why the industry must prioritize people again
Thomas Haun of the newly formed Turner Staffing Group encourages every industry company to fully reexamine their approach to hiring and retention. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction employment up in May
Construction industry employment was up 36,000 jobs last month and 283,000 jobs year over year, according to the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC). Keep Reading
AGC: Record-high job openings still plaguing construction
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) say while construction employment is above pre-pandemic levels in 32 states, record job openings could threaten further gains. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction backlogs up, confidence down among contractors in April
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) say its Construction Backlog Indicator was up in April while its Construction Confidence Index dipped. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction employment up in April
While nonresidential construction lost 2,000 jobs in April, the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says total construction employment was up. Keep Reading
