The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced new streamlined processes for noncitizen workers who are victims of, or witnesses to, the violation of labor rights, to access an expedited deferred action request process. Deferred action protects noncitizen workers from threats of immigration-related retaliation from abusive employers.
Here, South Valley Drywall CEO revisits with the magazine to talk about the next year, the next wave of labor and what we can do as a nation to improve the immigration dialogue.
New Industry Outlook Shows Contractors Expect a Boost from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and Broad-Based Private-Sector Demand, Except for Retail and Office Construction, If They Can Find Workers and Materials
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.
Nonresidential Construction Sector Has Yet to Hit Pre-pandemic Levels Amid Supply Chain Disruptions & Delays. Association Officials Noted that Supply Chain Problems and Materials Price Increases are Impacting Demand for Nonresidential Projects, Prompting Some Owners to Delay or Cancel Projects
The construction industry gained 22,000 jobs between August and September as nonresidential construction firms added employees for the first time in six months.
Forecast Provides Insight into How Contractors Expect the Coronavirus to Continue Impacting the Industry, Whether Demand Will Recover and If They Plan to Add Staff, Technology This Year
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.