Tag: Workforce
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Pre-Apprenticeship Programs Fuel Workforce Diversity in Illinois Construction
Women and people of color are now the two fastest-growing groups in Illinois’ construction workforce, a shift researchers link to investments in pre-apprenticeship programs. The findings come from a study by the nonpartisan Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI) and the Project for Middle Class Renewal at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Pre-apprenticeships, also called…
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17,500 Visa Workers Help Keep Australia’s Trade Workforce Afloat
Temporary skilled visa workers are playing a vital role in keeping Australia’s construction and trades sectors moving, filling critical labour gaps during a period of strong demand and persistent skill shortages. New analysis from job management platform NextMinute shows that, while visa holders make up just under 2% of the national trade workforce, some states are…
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US companies collaborate to grow skilled trades workforce
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The CEOs of Carrier Global Corp. and Lowe’s are leading a Business Roundtable workforce initiative announced this summer to address worker shortages in the skilled trades. The program will focus on trades in four industries:…
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Kolbe Builds Workforce Housing Units in Wausau, WI
A new multifamily, workforce housing development by Kolbe Windows & Doors will bring 102 new, affordably priced rental units to Wausau, Wisconsin. Named Evergreen Landing Apartments on 8th, Kolbe, its building partners and invited guests celebrated a construction milestone on Aug. 6 with the “topping off” of its first building to be fully enclosed. The…
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Construction Leaders Double Down on Workforce Planning Amid Labor Crisis
A new industry report from Bridgit reveals that 98% of construction leaders plan to increase investments in workforce planning over the next year, with nearly all turning to AI, automation and advanced analytics to navigate the construction industry’s intensifying labor crisis. The 2025 State of Workforce Planning report surveyed hundreds of construction executives across operations, project management, human resources,…
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Rebuilding the Craft Workforce: Strategies for Retention and Growth
The construction industry has long grappled with the challenge of attracting and retaining skilled craft professionals. Following a significant slowdown in hiring, it’s more important than ever to reexamine how we engage with the people who bring our projects to life. As demand begins to rise again, the workforce isn’t returning at the same pace.…
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Construction must ‘change and rethink’ workforce strategy, CITB says
Nothing changes. For years (decades )CITB has been reporting ‘we need xxxx more brikies, yyyy more chippies, etc etc. They are not there; they haven’t been; they won’t be. Construction ‘activity’ is up and down, whether or not we use the expression ‘economic regulator’ or not- it reflects many factors- changing needs, wants, costs, availabilities,…
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Bridging the Construction Skills Gap: 5 Ways to Upskill Your Workforce
From predictive analytics and AI-driven project management tools to digital twins and autonomous equipment, construction firms are embracing innovation at a rapid pace. In fact, more than three-quarters of the industry now report using some form of AI. But while the tools may be in place, the people using them are often an afterthought. Upskilling…
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The Construction Industry’s Labor Crisis: Can AI Bridge the Workforce Gap?
The construction industry is facing a severe labor shortage. The workforce is aging as projects become increasingly complex and economic pressures demand greater efficiency. Part of this problem stems from the 2008 financial crisis, when a generation of workers was forced to avoid the construction industry, with new builds not being as in demand. Now,…
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State of Construction Report Reveals How AI, Automation, and Workforce Shifts are Shaping the Industry
AI and automation are poised to significantly enhance productivity in construction, where 18% of project time is currently lost searching for data, and 28% is wasted due to rework, according to a Future State of Construction Report released by Procore Technologies, Inc. “The construction industry is at a turning point, and technology is the catalyst…