Items Tagged with 'labor shortage'

Legal Insights columnist Trent Cotney analyzes the effects of the new Trump-era tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese imports, warning contractors about rising material costs. He also discusses the labor shortage caused by stricter immigration policies.

The Trump administration’s policy shifts present both challenges and opportunities for the construction industry.

Elevate 2025 will convene industry leaders and policymakers to explore the true scope of the issue and introduce solutions to support the country’s security and growth.

The increased adoption of technology across the board has been enticing the next generation of workers to these occupations and checking the boxes of what they’re seeking in their careers.

The construction industry added fewer jobs in January but on a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 178,000 jobs, an increase of 2.2 percent. 

The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 439,000 net new workers in 2025 to meet anticipated demand for construction services, according to a proprietary model developed and released today by Associated Builders and Contractors. In 2026, the industry will need to bring in 499,000 new workers as spending picks up in response to presumed lower interest rates.

The Skilled Trades Advisory Council has officially earned nonprofit status. Founded one year ago, STAC is comprised of leaders across the construction, retail and skilled trades industries who joined forces to combat the crisis facing skilled labor in the U.S. and Canada.