Tag: labor

The latest unemployment, employment rates from ABC

August 7, 2023By Jack Kopanski

The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) looks at June’s construction unemployment data and July’s construction employment numbers.

Colas USA to roll out hiring program at Sully-Miller

June 6, 2023By Kevin Yanik

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

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

January 26, 2023By Jack Kopanski

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

Says Turner Staffing Group’s Thomas Haun: “We don’t just want to bring somebody into the company to put a butt in a seat. I think that’s a recipe for failure.” Photo: izusek/E+/Getty Images

Producers, manufacturers ramping up workforce development efforts

August 31, 2022By P&Q Staff

Aggregate producers and equipment manufacturers discussed how they are recruiting and retaining high-quality employees in a challenging labor environment.

Former House speaker explores the workforce challenge

July 6, 2022By Marie Emerick and Kevin Yanik

During a Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference visit last month, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich discussed the workforce and the variety of obstacles creating problems for employers in dire need of people.

Why the industry must prioritize people again

July 1, 2022By Kevin Yanik

Thomas Haun of the newly formed Turner Staffing Group encourages every industry company to fully reexamine their approach to hiring and retention.

Michele Stanley, vice president of government and regulatory affairs at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), took part in a Q&A at the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Breaking down the industry’s legislative, regulatory agenda

June 29, 2022By Jack Kopanski

Michele Stanley provided Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference attendees with an overview of the issues the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association is currently focused on.

FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin delivered a construction materials market outlook June 8 at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. The magazine hosted its annual event at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Georgia. Photo: P&Q Staff

What to watch as the rest of 2022 unfolds

June 22, 2022By Kevin Yanik

FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin delivered a construction materials market outlook at this month’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Find out what he’ll be paying attention to.

Riprap and boulders represent about 15 percent of Albert Frei & Sons’ revenue, yet only 2 percent of its volume, President Albert Frei Jr. says. Photo by Kevin Yanik

Momentum still on the industry’s side

April 25, 2022By George Reddin and Rob Mineo

Although inflation, rising interest rates and the supply chain present serious issues, plenty of runway remains for construction materials producers to grow.