Category: Workforce
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AEE: 75% of Energy Professionals Facing Workforce Shortages
A new report from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) warns that three-quarters of energy professionals worldwide say their sector is facing workforce shortages, a figure that rises to 90% in regions such as the Middle East and North Africa. The 2025 Energy Jobs & Market Trends Survey highlights a critical mismatch too: demand for efficiency…
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4 Southern Metros Lead U.S. in Data Scientist Job Growth
The job market in the United States is remarkably diverse, spanning careers that range from retail and technology to highly specialized academic and legal roles. Over time, occupations have shifted in popularity as technology, geography and the evolution of society introduced new roles. Also necessary to mention, the global COVID-19 pandemic which stirred the job…
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Staying Ahead of PAGA Reform: How Businesses Can Strengthen Compliance and Safeguard Operations
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California is well-known for having some of the most rigorous labor requirements in the United States, especially concerning employee meal and rest breaks. These regulations have been in place for over two decades, but recent legislative changes raise the stakes for non-compliance. As of July 1, 2024, California reformed its Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA),…
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Labor Shortage Isn’t What You Think It Is
When I see current articles that mention the COVID-19 pandemic now, it almost seems quaint or odd. I am generally struck with a brief moment of realization that, in my head, sounds something like, “oh yeah, that was terrible, and crazy.” However, it’s still really valuable as a marker, as it represents, perhaps, the largest…
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Cold Weather Workwear for Concrete Crews: Preventing Frostbite and Cold Stress on the Job
When concrete crews pour slabs in January or set sidewalks during sleet, the job continues regardless of the cold. For contractors, winter brings challenges that go beyond discomfort. Frostbitten fingers make it difficult to tie rebar, numb feet create unstable footing and the risk of hypothermia rises quickly without proper protection. Reliable winter workwear is…
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Building More Than Roads: A New Approach to Growth in the Asphalt Industry
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In an industry known for grit, legacy, and tradition, Ali Williams brings something different to the table: perspective. As Business Development Manager for Elite Paving, she doesn’t just help grow the company’s client base — she’s helping to reshape how the asphalt industry presents itself, both to potential customers and future workers. Williams is part…
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Heat Safety Rollbacks Endanger Road Crews in the Sunbelt
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in Application, Asphalt, Blacktop, Business, Compaction, Construction News, Construction Safety, Dirt Work, Featured, Infrastructure, Labor & Workforce Development, Maintenance, Milling, Pavement Maintenance, Pavement Marking & Striping, Pavement Preservation & Maintenance, Paving, Plants, Policy Matters, Production, safety, Seal Coating, Sealcoating, Striping, Top Story, WorkforceImagine if tomorrow you woke up and heard a news report stating that a few states had passed laws which ban local governments from requiring workzone barriers like cones or concrete blocks? Or what if you heard they forbid localities from requiring a flagger for road work? Your first reaction might be to fact-check the…
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Atlanta Draws 211,000+ Job Starters in 2023
Recent shifts in the labor market have prompted more workers to change jobs in pursuit of better pay and conditions. Considering this, the latest CommercialSearch study examines how these patterns vary across labor markets nationwide. This analysis draws on detailed U.S. Census data to examine job switches (job-to-job flows) across cities. It offers insights into net gains…
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9 Steps to Keep New Asphalt Crew Members from Quitting
Almost every pavement maintenance contractor will be adding to their employee count by hiring new workers this year. It is incredibly important that those contractors set the pace and expectations they desire for the new worker. How a new worker is assimilated into the crew, that is, made to feel like one of the crew…
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PAVE/X Builds the Education Your Whole Crew Needs
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At PAVE/X, we talk a lot about education. But not just the kind that targets business owners or first-year laborers. What about the people in the middle? The foremen, project managers, estimators, and superintendents who are the operational backbone of any paving company. That gap is exactly what Bryce Harem, General Manager of Central Paving,…