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The construction industry added 1,000 jobs on net in October, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has risen by 266,000 jobs, an increase of 3.6%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 300 positions on net, with growth…
The not seasonally adjusted national construction unemployment rate dropped 1.1% in September 2022 from a year ago, down from 4.5% to 3.4%, according to a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released today by Associated Builders and Contractors. Forty-two states had lower unemployment rates over the same period, Arkansas and Wisconsin were unchanged and…
Greenville (S.C.)-based CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with offices in Greenville, Columbia, Charleston and North Augusta, has hired Chip Wilson as Project Manager. Wilson brings more than 10 years of project leadership, purchasing and estimating experience in commercial and industrial electrical contracting. He is currently assigned to multiple projects. Wilson is a 2013 graduate…
Industries are rapidly evolving as business processes grow more interconnected and automated. Data and analytics play an important role in information technologies and their interaction with the physical world, including emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and virtual and augmented reality. Advanced data analytics gained from these tools can be…
Industries are rapidly evolving as business processes grow more interconnected and automated. Data and analytics play an important role in information technologies and their interaction with the physical world, including emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and virtual and augmented reality. Advanced data analytics gained from these tools can be…
When we discuss the current shortage of construction employees in our industry, we typically talk about the shortage of skilled trades, project management and engineering personnel. Obviously, people to fill these roles are in short supply, so companies and industry associations are right to focus on promoting careers in the trades and construction management through…
Carolinas AGC is proud to be a part of the two newly launched NC Be Pro Be Proud Trucks which are officially on the road visiting schools and communities across North Carolina to promote careers in construction. Following South Carolina’s lead, the NC trucks include simulators for hands-on experiences with construction trades and will visit…
It’s no surprise that the construction industry has been battling workforce shortages for at least a decade. Effectively recruiting talent that “sticks” is more critical now than ever. We chatted with Jim Sobeck, the President/CEO of New South Construction Supply to see what he’s doing on the recruiting front. “Our Talent Acquisition Manager uses LinkedIn…
Gen Z – the demographic group succeeding Millennials and preceding Generation Alpha – is the first generation to grow up with the internet easily at their fingertips and social media as a strong influence in day-to-day activities. Members of Gen Z, comprised of those born between the mid to late 1990s and 2010, have a…
Improving this will not only help you attract and keep good people, but it will also bring in new clients. Everyone keeps talking about how difficult it is to find and keep truly outstanding people in their firms. There’s a little secret on how to do that – one that I have never seen anyone write…
