Construction’s Future: Workers and Economic UncertaintyBy Laura BlackNovember 5, 2024 In the past three months, more than half of firms have continued to turn down work due to workforce shortages.…
Blog Series: The Value of PeopleBy Laura BlackJune 4, 2024 Welcome to summer! While some business professionals are slowing down, construction is often ramping up. This is the perfect time…
Power and Utilities: The Way ForwardBy Peggy SmedleyOctober 9, 2023 The power and utilities industries face countless challenges: the transition to renewable energy, aging infrastructure, cybersecurity, regulations, resilience, storage, decentralization,…
What’s the Deal with the Workforce and Pay?By Laura BlackMay 30, 2023 The construction industry is facing some steep hurdles today. Rising material and labor costs are cutting margins. But what exactly…
Gen Alpha and What Comes Next for ConstructionBy Peggy SmedleyMarch 21, 2023 I have been touting that we need to reach Millennials and Gen Z if we want a vibrant workforce in…
Construction Work Trends for 2023By Peggy SmedleyJanuary 17, 2023 This year—2023 offers interesting opportunities for hiring in the construction industry—and the vast majority expect to do just that. In…
Quiet Quitting: Construction Workforce TrendsBy Peggy SmedleySeptember 27, 2022 Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, I have been covering the worker shortage in the construction industry, sharing some strategies for…
