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Growth in residential trades jobs resulted in a net gain of just 600.

Residential construction jobs slow in April

May 10, 2019May 10, 2019 Danielle Andrus 227 Views 0 Comments

The construction industry added 33,000 jobs in April, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the

3D printing has been around for decades, but is gaining ground in construction.

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3 not-so-sci-fi trends in construction tech

April 10, 2019 Danielle Andrus 279 Views 0 Comments

Construction has been slow to adopt technology, even as other industries have successfully managed constraints with tech solutions.

Residential building, specialty trades in particular, led job growth in March.

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March construction jobs bounce back after disappointing February

April 5, 2019 Danielle Andrus 223 Views 0 Comments

Construction employment was fairly steady in March, adding 16,000 jobs, according to BLS.

Inadequate grading was among the most common claims in construction defect suits. (Illustration: Aleutie, Dreamstime)

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What are the most commonly claimed issues in construction defect litigation?

March 12, 2019March 12, 2019 David McLain 1253 Views 2 Comments construction defect

One of the most common questions I get is: “What are the most commonly claimed construction defects?”

Nonfatal injuries are negatively correlated with fatal injuries in construction. (Photo: Unsplash)

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Wages, education indicators of lower construction fatalities

March 1, 2019 Danielle Andrus 1245 Views 0 Comments

High wages and an educated labor pool may be indicators of safer construction worksites. That’s according to an analysis done

Apprenticeships are 'golden ticket' to attracting and retaining skilled workers, NALP says. (Photo: Ian Allenden, Dreamstime)

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NALP launches a landscaping apprenticeship program

February 19, 2019January 13, 2020 Amy Guettler 21 Views 0 Comments labor shortage, workforce development

If there’s one thing landscaping professionals agree on, it’s that finding workers—especially those with relevant skills—to complete their projects is

Specialty trades posted the largest job gains in January. (Photo: Photographerlondon, Dreamstime)

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Construction jobs increased in January amid shutdown woes

February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 Danielle Andrus 318 Views 0 Comments

Residential construction enjoyed healthy gains as overall unemployment increased slightly in January.

Job hazard analyses help control risks associated with employees' specific duties.

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How to conduct a job hazard analysis—and why you should

February 5, 2019January 13, 2020 Troy Sibelius 36 Views 0 Comments

JHAs help landscapers control hazards caused by workers or environmental conditions.

A proposed bill would help schools fund hands-on training to introduce students to trades. (Photo: Auremar, Dreamstime)

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With looming labor shortages, new legislation aims to bring shop class back to school

January 28, 2019January 31, 2019 Amy Guettler 349 Views 0 Comments business management, construction industry, education, labor shortage

A proposed bill would help schools fund hands-on training to introduce students to trades.

Construction unemployment is at historic lows, but labor challenges persist. (Photo: Jon Rehg, Dreamstime)

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December construction employment figures reach historic highs

January 21, 2019 Amy Guettler 565 Views 0 Comments hiring, remodelers, unemployment

As 2018 concluded, employment in the construction industry strengthened, with jobs reaching the highest level since March 2008.