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In my opinion, and from my research, there are five trends which show the industry is in a state of turmoil.

Construction contractors expect increasing demand for numerous types of projects in 2022 despite ongoing supply chain and labor challenges, as most firms plan to add workers this year.

The construction industry gained 22,000 jobs between August and September as nonresidential construction firms added employees for the first time in six months.

Construction is evolving. Volatility in building materials and the labor market are contributing towards rising costs and general uncertainty.

Self-Erecting tower cranes are changing the nature of residential homebuilding projects across North America.

On Thursday, January 7 at 12 p.m. EST, the Associated General Contractors of America and Sage will release its national and state construction hiring and business forecasts for 2021 during a virtual media event. 

The only constant is change. Sometimes, change is slow and unnoticed, until it eventually becomes clear and obvious. A good example would be the training of our trades. Intent and focus of training changes with generations. 

Henry Company has agreed to acquire National Coatings Corporation.

Thirty-nine states lost construction jobs between August 2019 and August 2020 while 31 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between July and August according to an analysis of Labor Department data released by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Construction employment increased by 16,000 jobs in August, but the gains were concentrated in housing, while the infrastructure and nonresidential building construction sector lost 11,000 jobs.