December construction employment figures reach historic highs
As 2018 concluded, employment in the construction industry strengthened, with jobs reaching the highest level since March 2008.
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Industry and Economy
Workplace deaths decline in 2017, but Colorado construction deaths rise
Falls and opioid use continue to present major threats to workplace safety.
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Powerful and persistent home design trends for 2019: Part 1
Another year may have elapsed, but that’s no excuse to let the home building design fads of 2018 slip from
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Home affordability concerns depress single-family starts in November
It’s no secret that housing costs are on a rapid upswing in many parts of the country, and it’s putting
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Unemployment among qualified construction workers falls to record low
The construction industry sees 4% year-over-year growth in November as employment figures rise and hourly pay increases.
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Builders bring value to real estate relationships
Nurturing these partnerships is important for buyers and agents.
Read more7 hottest housing markets for 2019: Trulia
Colorado Springs is the top housing market to watch in 2019, according to an analysis by real estate website Trulia.
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As interest rates rise, opportunities abound
A more normalized rate environment signals some often-overlooked benefits.
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Pressure points—What builders can expect in 2019
The persistent labor shortage shows no sign of turning around, but there are some new pressures on builders going into
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Residential jobs lead construction employment gains in October
Residential specialty trades led construction job growth in October, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Of
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