Labor & Workforce Development: Page 51

Rental
Labor Shortage Not as Hopeless As Many Believe
Detmer Consulting Inc.
You're competing with other types of businesses for qualified workers, so it's wise to get a different perspective on how to make your company more attractive to prospective employees.
Dick Detmer
Labor & Workforce Development
4 Ways to Help Prevent Employee Turnover This Season
Finding good employees is tough. Once you have them on board, make sure you keep them happy with these tips.
Employees will go the extra mile if they feel responsible for the results of their work, have a sense of worth in their jobs, believe their jobs make good use of their skills and receive recognition for their contributions.
Business
Shortages in Construction Labor Drive Engineering and Construction Costs Higher in March
IHS Markit
Index readings for materials and labor prices indicate widespread cost increases
Ihs Markit
Business
NAHB: Labor Will Be Contractors' Top Challenge in 2019
National Association of Home Builders
82% of builders cited cost/availability of labor as a significant problem on the January survey for the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, the same as in 2018
The percentage of contractors reporting cost/availability of labor as a significant problem has steadily increased since 2011.
Equipment
Clear A Path to Bring More Women Into Construction
Women represent almost half the total U.S. workforce but only a small fraction of the construction workforce. This needs to change if the industry is to fill the skills gap and address the labor shortage.
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Equipment
Attracting Next-gen Workers Calls for Change of Minds
A changing workforce requires rethinking construction roles and re-branding the industry’s image.
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Construction News
Report Highlights How to Bring More Women into the Transportation Workforce
New Report from Mineta Transportation Institute offers 22 ways to recruit and retain more women in transportation
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Labor & Workforce Development
The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 2, E3: Finding & Keeping Labor
The #1 problem amongst contractors is labor, with a shortage of over 1 million workers in the industry.
Finding Labor Banner
Training & Education
Contractors Focused on Workforce Development at World of Asphalt 2019
Attracting new talent will require some change
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Business
Construction Employment Continues to Increase Although Hampered by Labor Shortage
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
Construction employment grew in 273 out of 358 metro areas between December 2017 and December 2018, declined in 37 and was unchanged in 48
December 2018 metro construction employment 12-month change
Construction Technology
Are Human Robots the Future of Construction?
Exoskeleton technology can help improve productivity and reduce worker fatigue without eliminating jobs
Sarcos Guardian XO exoskeletons are designed to enable workers to safely and easily lift up to 200 lb. repeatedly without exertion, strain or injury and prevent both daily fatigue and long-term physical degradation from humans performing physically taxing jobs.
Business
Report: 79% of Construction Firms Plan to Hire in 2019 Despite Labor Shortage
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
Almost an equal percentage are worried about their ability to locate and hire qualified workers
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