construction industry

Commercial Construction Industry Labor Challenge Solutions

ADDRESSING THE INDUSTRY’S LABOR SHORTAGE IS GOING TO TAKE A CREATIVE APPROACH—ESPECIALLY IF YOU WANT TO ATTRACT THOSE GEN Z’S.

Nikki Mezic

October 18, 2021

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It is no secret that the U.S. is suffering from a post-pandemic labor shortage. The commercial construction industry was already suffering labor losses prior to Covid-19 and is finding it even more difficult now to attract skilled and general labor.

Nonresidential Construction Sector Posts First Job Gain Since March

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

October 11, 2021

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

Building Talent Foundation and Simpson Strong-Tie Form Strategic Alliance to Promote Trades

Simpson Strong-Tie and Building Talent Foundation will work together to promote construction trades education and careers

October 1, 2021

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Building Talent Foundation (BTF) and Simpson Strong-Tie announced a strategic alliance to promote the growth of the residential construction industry workforce in the United States.

How to Step Outside Your Comfort Zone in Challenging Times

THERE’S A REASON OUR INDUSTRY IS RESILIENT. WHEN WE FACE HARD TIMES, WE STEP OUT OF OUR COMFORT ZONE AND PERSEVERE. HERE’S HOW YOU CAN DO THAT TODAY.

Mark Fly

June 23, 2021

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You’ve probably done this before—maybe leaping before you looked. Like winning the low bid and living to regret it.

Simpson Strong-Tie Sponsors Local Habitat for Humanity Women’s Leadership Build

June 15, 2021

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Simpson Strong-Tie is again sponsoring the Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley Women’s Leadership Build.

Western Specialty Contractors to Host FREE Workshop on Navigating Today’s Construction Climate

Sika and Rooftech/Pavetech Consultants to participate in June 16 online event

June 14, 2021

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The façade restoration experts at WSC, along with Rooftech/Pavetech Consultants and Sika, are hosting a FREE online workshop 1-2:30 p.m. CST on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 to discuss how building owners and facility managers can navigate the current construction climate and keep their capital and operational projects on track.

Now is the Time to Promote the Skilled Trades

Steve Kleber

June 14, 2021

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During the past several years, there has been continuing concern about the scarcity of trade professionals. And how our industry can increase interest in careers within these professions. While many programs have been introduced to promote the home and building product channel as a viable — and rewarding — career path, these initiatives deserve further commitment.

Construction Safety Week May 3-7

Holistic Safety is the Theme for the 7th Annual National Construction Safety Week, an Industry- Organized Event Dedicated to Reducing Construction Fatalities & Injuries

April 28, 2021

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

The SMA training card verifies the individual has taken classes (left) and the back lists what classes the individual has successfully passed. Photo courtesy: Stucco Manufacturers Association

Feeling Dignity and Beyond!

THE WORK OF A CONSTRUCTION WORKER IS NOT SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN LIGHTLY, SO THE SMA WANTED TO DO SOMETHING TO INCREASE DIGNITY IN THE TRADES.

Mark Fowler

March 24, 2021

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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.

Workforce Development: Attracting Generation Z

GEN Z HAS A MASSIVE OPPORTUNITY TO SEIZE WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

Scott Casabona

January 23, 2021

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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?