Construction Safety Week, an annual industrywide education and awareness event originally formed in 2014, is set for May 3-7, 2021.

Once upon a time, workers in the construction industry were looked upon as respected members of society. We seem to have come a long way since then.

As more Baby Boomers enter retirement, the need for skilled workers is increasing across the American economy. The construction industry is not immune. Add on the struggle with convincing young people that a college degree isn’t always the ticket to a good life and skilled trades are a viable career choice. How can the construction industry recruit good talent?

WACA is offering five (5) scholarships at $5,000 each. 

Most contractors expect demand for many types of construction to shrink in 2021 even as the pandemic is prompting many owners to delay or cancel already-planned projects, meaning few firms will hire new workers.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has clarified that construction workers will likely receive the COVID-19 vaccine in the third phase of its rollout program.

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. 

Autodesk Construction Solutions announced the launch of The Big Room, an online community that enables construction professionals to network with others in the industry and connect directly with the Autodesk Construction Cloud team.

While it may not be at the top of contactors’ minds right now, the battle unfolding over the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy in the wake of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death will have an impact on any business owner’s bottom line, said Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Construction Law.