The “Great Resignation” has been all over the news, and many electrical contractors are blindsided by experienced employees retiring. Many face the challenge of hiring new journeymen and helpers educated enough to enter the...
According to a report from Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), Arlington, Va., the construction industry lost a total of 3,000 jobs between July and August 2021, as continuing declines in nonresidential segments...
With widespread labor shortages and a growing skills gap looming, electrical contracting firms have had to turn over every stone to identify and attract prospective workers. From promoting job opportunities at the middle...
Addressing labor shortages and recruitment issues around the world U.S. electrical contractors are not the only ones facing a labor shortage. Others around the globe are experiencing similar challenges. Here, trade groups in...
During your work, you may have done some jobs at prefabricated—or prefab—houses. Prefab homes are certainly not new, but some companies that manufacture them have increasingly come to depend on advanced robotics to put the...
It’s common knowledge that electrical contractors are under increasing pressure in today’s competitive business landscape—from labor shortages and an influx of new technology to the drive for greater efficiency and more. The...
In the third quarter of 2018, 58 percent of remodelers reported a shortage of electricians as part of the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) survey. Of the 16 specific occupations the...
Many electrical contractors are plagued by a short-sighted view of workforce development, thinking that employee education and training falls outside their responsibility. They expect field electricians and office staff to...
The electrical construction industry continually keeps pace with new technologies, shifts in the labor market and more. Professionals working in this space can stay abreast of the latest developments by learning about...
