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Hops & Highways Episode 23: Tips for Hiring New Workers

As the industry adds workers, you may find yourself like many other companies, struggling to find employees to fill your open jobs. Today we have some hiring and retention mistakes construction companies make and ways to fix them.

Dormie RobertsJessica Lombardo

Apr 2, 2021

This week, Jess & Dormie share the latest news on Biden's infrastructure bill and give news on the latest job numbers. If you're having trouble finding workers, we also share tips on how to hire and keep better workers.

AED Foundation Reports 10,000-Per-Year Diesel Technician Shortage

September 25, 2026

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Yanmar Becomes Majority Partner in AriensCo

September 24, 2026

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Construction Mental Health Is a Safety Issue, Too | Watch FCP

September 24, 2026

Volvo Active Control Harold's Concrete 2

The Human Side of Grade Control and How It Addresses the Labor Shortage

September 23, 2026

Labor & Workforce Development

AED Foundation Reports 10,000-Per-Year Diesel Technician Shortage

The 2026 report finds a shortage of about 10,000 diesel technicians annually, affecting dealer capacity, costs and customer demand.

Aed Report

Labor & Workforce Development

Yanmar Becomes Majority Partner in AriensCo

The partnership combines the companies' engineering and manufacturing capabilities while maintaining existing brands and operations.

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Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Mental Health Is a Safety Issue, Too | Watch FCP

Hard Hat Courage

Mental health is a growing safety concern in construction. This Watch FCP short highlights warning signs and ways contractors can support workers.

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The Human Side of Grade Control and How It Addresses the Labor Shortage

Volvo Construction Equipment

By turning the cab into a high-tech office, contractors can attract a new generation of digital natives who are more comfortable with a tablet than a shovel. And for the veterans, it offers a way to extend their careers by reducing the mental and physical toll.

Volvo Active Control Harold's Concrete 2

Labor & Workforce Development

Skanska Names Antonia Junelind CFO of USA Civil Operations

Junelind will become CFO of Skanska USA Civil in 2027, succeeding Jari Mäntylä, who will shift to strategic initiatives ahead of retirement.

Antonia Junelind

Industry Trends

Construction Demand Remains Strong but Growth is Concentrated in Key Areas

Skanska’s 2026 construction market report finds strong demand in data centers, infrastructure, power and advanced manufacturing, while labor, equipment and material issues remain.

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Slabs & Flatwork

Why Concrete Contractors Should Care About PERM Reform

Proposed 30-day processing option will not solve construction’s labor shortage, but could make one long-term workforce pipeline easier for contractors to plan around.

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Building A Career, Not Student Load Debt | Watch FCP

Eosso Brothers Paving

In today's world, finding the right job is harder than ever, and the argument between going to college or finding a trade is front and center.

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Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Job Openings Rise to 326,000 in July

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

Construction job openings increased by 28,000 in July and 21,000 year over year as hiring accelerated and layoffs slowed, signaling stronger demand for workers.

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Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Suicide Prevention: Turning Awareness into Action | Watch FCP

The Wounded Workforce

Stephanie Lemek of The Wounded Workforce discusses suicide prevention in construction, jobsite mental health and practical ways contractors can support workers.

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Cold Recycling's Biggest Champion Wants To Change How Roads Are Rebuilt

Wirtgen Group, a John Deere Co.

After discovering cold recycling nearly a decade ago, Jessie Boone made it her mission to help contractors and road owners rethink pavement rehabilitation.

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Cindy Powell on Leadership, Sustainability and the Future of Asphalt | Watch FCP

Verde Resources

Cindy Powell shares career lessons, insights on asphalt innovation and sustainability, and her perspective on women, leadership and the future of paving.

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