More workers may be attracted to the construction industry because of wage increases, but there’s still a gap between the number of workers now on payrolls and what contractors need to have to complete projects, according to...
As the economy continues to recover from COVID-19, employment is on the rise, and like many industries, construction is adding jobs. According to figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), May was a good...
A March 2022 report from vertical software company Porch.com ranked electrician as the top career choice among the skilled trades for 2022, citing “good earning potential, excellent job growth prospects and an established...
Offshore wind energy is on the rise. According to the Department of Energy (DOE), there are 35,324 megawatts (MW) in different development stages (up 24% from 2019), and 15 projects in the pipeline have entered the permitting...
A December 2021 report from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) offered some good news for the construction industry: construction employment increased by 31,000 jobs between October and November 2021, with...
Green power is helping the United States wean itself off fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It is also creating jobs. According to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI), Washington, D.C., so...
According to a report from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), Arlington, Va., construction employment declined in 91 metro areas and showed stagnation in another 24 between February 2020, the last month...
According to the latest report from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), construction employment increased by a net 20,000 jobs in July. However, these gains were not seen equally across the industry...
A new report from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) does not paint a good picture of employment in the industry as a result of the growing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a survey of its...
Released this month, the 2020 U.S. Energy and Employment Report highlights the strength of the energy efficiency sector in creating jobs for the American economy. The report noted energy efficiency has quickly become a major...
When you think efficiency, you think saving money. As it turns out, efficiency is pretty good at making money, too. According to a recent report released by energy-efficiency advocates E2 and E4TheFuture, the efficiency...
While employment in the construction sector has generally enjoyed steady growth over the last 20 months, one element has remained stubbornly weak: the number of skilled workers. The problem is not new, and it persists. One...
