Category: Labor & Workforce Development
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How to Reduce Construction Turnover by Building a Culture of Loyalty and Engagement
Employee turnover is notoriously high in construction — outpacing other industries by an average of 2.5% in 2024. This churn carries a steep price. Research shows that hiring and training new construction staff can cost between 50 and 200% of each worker’s annual salary. High turnover also leads to knock-on effects, hindering your ability to…
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BOMAG Expands Light Equipment Sales Team to Support Rental Market Growth
BOMAG Americas has expanded its light equipment sales team, appointing new leadership roles to better serve the growing needs of national and regional rental customers. These strategic hires are aimed at improving responsiveness, reducing territory sizes, and enhancing support for equipment selection, service, and operations. National Accounts Focus Jim DavisBOMAG Jim Davis has been named…
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How AI Is Reshaping Construction: Tackling Labor Shortages, Data Silos and Project Complexity
The construction industry is poised for a $4.2 trillion expansion over the next 15 years. But there’s a catch: a growing skills gap, with job vacancies already up 41% year-over-year, and looming retirements threatening to worsen the shortage of qualified professionals. This is where artificial intelligence (AI) steps in, not just as a futuristic technology,…
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2025 Construction Survey Shows Industry Staying Resilient Amid Labor and Economic Strains
Despite economic uncertainty, rising interest rates, and ongoing labor challenges, construction firms across the U.S. are staying resilient and planning strategically for the future, according to the newly released 2025 Construction Industry Survey from CBIZ. The nationwide survey gathered responses from general contractors, subcontractors, design/build firms and consultants in the architecture and engineering sectors. The…
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Bobcat Appoints First Ever Chief Marketing Officer
Bobcat Company has appointed Laura Ness Owens as its first Chief Marketing Officer, a new executive role overseeing global marketing, brand, customer experience and corporate communications. Ness Owens has been with the company since 2003, serving in various leadership roles across marketing, communications, dealer development, and brand management. Most recently, she held the position of…
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Bobcat Appoints First Ever Chief Marketing Officer
Bobcat Company has appointed Laura Ness Owens as its first Chief Marketing Officer, a new executive role overseeing global marketing, brand, customer experience and corporate communications. Ness Owens has been with the company since 2003, serving in various leadership roles across marketing, communications, dealer development, and brand management. Most recently, she held the position of…
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Hiring AI in Equipment Rental
The skilled labor crisis isn’t on the horizon—it’s already here. Millions of Baby Boomers with decades of hard-earned knowledge and experience in the field service industry are retiring and equipment dealers and rental businesses are feeling the effects: shrinking profits, rising costs, and a knowledge gap that threatens efficiency and customer satisfaction. This isn’t just about…
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DOGE Reforms Trigger Surge in Federal Construction Contract Terminations
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has launched sweeping reforms aimed at eliminating waste, streamlining procurement and reallocating federal funds away from underperforming or redundant programs. While DOGE’s mission focuses on government operations, government contractors – including in the construction industry – are feeling the ripple effects of the department’s actions. One of the most…
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Work Safe, Stay Cool: Heat Protection Tips for Summer Construction Sites
As the sun turns up the heat and we celebrate Independence Day, it’s the perfect time to refresh our commitment to staying safe on the job. Summer on the construction site brings its own set of challenges — dehydration, fatigue and heat-related illness, just to name a few. But with a few smart moves, we…
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Skanska USA Promotes Three Texas Leaders to Project Executive Roles
Skanska USA Building, one of the world’s leading construction and development firms, has announced the promotion of three people in its Texas market — Blake Beran, Tom Hull and Ben Johnson — to Project Executive. All three exhibit exceptional leadership and relationship skills, ensuring building projects are properly managed, start to finish. Since joining Skanska…