Tag: Workforce
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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…
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Diversifying the Workforce With Women in Construction
It is common knowledge for anyone in the construction industry that there is a labor shortage. The 300,000 unfilled construction jobs in the United States are looming large, and with only one in seven construction jobs filled by women, they are still an underutilized asset. These low women-in-construction stats should not discourage construction business owners…
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Diversifying the Workforce With Women in Construction
It is common knowledge for anyone in the construction industry that there is a labor shortage. The 300,000 unfilled construction jobs in the United States are looming large, and with only one in seven construction jobs filled by women, they are still an underutilized asset. These low women-in-construction stats should not discourage construction business owners…
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F.H. Paschen Tops Out Chicago-Area Workforce Housing
F.H. Paschen has topped off the first phase of the Bellwood Gateway Development, a $43 million workforce housing project in the Chicago suburbs. The four-story, 71-unit community at 2711 and 2712 St. Charles Road will also include 6,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and is set to open in Spring 2026. Serving as the…
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Building a Strong Construction Workforce Under Immigration Policy Changes
The construction industry is a major pillar of the U.S. economy, yet it’s facing an urgent and rapidly growing labor shortage. Potential deportation policies will only increase the crisis, as these shortages will lead to completion delays, potential safety hazards, and increased costs. Unfortunately, the accelerated deterioration of the labor force supply will likely be…