Tag: construction jobs

Companies are using tracking solutions to map the location of trucks in real time, as well as telematics devices to monitor truck performance parameters such as engine speed and coolant temperature. Photo: P&Q Staff

How automation, digitalization can alleviate worker shortages

October 9, 2023By

Command Alkon’s Karli Langner explains how to get the most out of the workers you already have by utilizing technology.

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Construction job openings down, labor scarcity remains

August 29, 2023By

Anirban Basu, chief economist at the Associated Builders & Contractors, anticipates labor scarcity to a headwind in 2023, despite job openings going down.

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Colas USA to roll out hiring program at Sully-Miller

June 6, 2023By

The company says a new partnership with iFoster will establish career paths for adults who have aged out of foster care.

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AGC: Nearly half of U.S. adds construction jobs in April

May 23, 2023By

Twenty four states added construction jobs from March to April this year. From April 2022, 42 states have increased their construction employment.

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Report: Construction job openings up once again

April 6, 2023By

The Associated Builders & Contractors reports that construction job openings jumped from 129,000 between January and February.

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Report: Four out of five states added construction jobs in 2022

January 26, 2023By

Associated General Contractors of America leaders say firms would have added more people if they could find workers.

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Report: Construction job openings still on the rise

May 3, 2022By

An Associated Builders & Contractors analysis shows that construction job openings hit nearly 400,000 in March of this year.

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AGC: Construction employment up in 75 percent of metro areas in March 2022

April 21, 2022By

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says construction employment is up in 75 percent of metro areas from March 2021 to March 2022.

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AGC: Construction jobs gains continue but more work ahead

April 15, 2022By

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says March’s construction employment exceeded pre-pandemic peak levels in 32 states.

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