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.

The homebuilding sector is hiring more workers and increasing wages — and that could mean more affordable housing is on the way.

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.