Tag: labor
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These Are The Biggest Labor Day Sale Discounts
It should come as no surprise that we are rapidly approaching my favorite national holiday, Labor Day. (And it’s not just because of the long weekend, or the Labor Day sale discounts, or the ceremonial end to summer.) I’m actually being serious – Labor Day transformed the way we live at home. It’s the rare…
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17 Affordable Pieces From AllModern’s Labor Day Sale
While I’m sure a lot of us are hanging onto every last moment of summer, September/the fall can often feel like a second new year. I haven’t been in a classroom for 15 years, but that “new school year” feeling has never left me. All I want to do this time of year is organize…
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How AI-Powered Time Tracking Is Revolutionizing Construction Labor Management
Construction has entered a new era of labor intelligence, where timekeeping isn’t just about tracking hours but about gaining strategic insights into workforce performance. The hard truth is simple: if you can’t measure your labor accurately, you can’t manage your business. And right now, most construction companies are flying blind. Labor accounts for 30% or…
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ICE raids worsen construction’s labor shortage. Contractors must respond.
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Chris Coleman is partner-in-charge of St. Louis-based accounting firm RubinBrown’s Construction Services Group. Opinions are the author’s own. In an already tight construction labor market, raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at jobsites threaten to deepen…
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Bridging the Labor Gap With Better Jobsite Culture
The construction industry is still grappling with a widespread labor shortage. Contractors across the country are finding it increasingly difficult to bring in and keep skilled workers. Beyond demographics and shifting interests, it’s experiences on the jobsite that increasingly influence who remains in the industry and who decides to leave. In light of this, more…
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ICE raids leave future of construction labor in limbo
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. In the first half of the year, one word continued to appear in headlines surrounding broad economic and political change: “uncertainty.” Construction Dive’s Uncertainty Series delves into how this lack of clarity is affecting contractors and what…
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ClarkDietrich Organizes Apprentice Training Event to Promote Skilled Labor
As the construction industry continues to evolve, the need for skilled trade professionals remains constant. In fact, the National Center for Construction Education and Research reports that 53% of the industry is expected to retire by 2036. To inspire the next generation of construction professionals, ClarkDietrich—North America’s largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing and accessories—is…
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The contractor’s guide to conquering construction labor costs
In construction, an industry with notoriously low profit margins, profitability hinges on the ability to understand and control costs to keep your books in the black. With construction labor costs making up an estimated 20-35% of total project expenses, according to consulting firm Gordian, these costs are a crucial element in your company’s profitability. Failing…
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Rising Tariffs and Labor Shortages Drive Demand for Faster Project Delivery with AWP
The latest round of tariffs from the Trump administration is driving construction input costs up 41% since February 2020, impacting materials like steel, copper, and aluminum. Even domestic projects are feeling the pinch, as supplier pricing reacts to broader market uncertainty. At the same time, workforce shortages are worsening — with 91% of contractors reporting…
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Rising Tariffs and Labor Shortages Drive Demand for Faster Project Delivery with AWP
The latest round of tariffs from the Trump administration is driving construction input costs up 41% since February 2020, impacting materials like steel, copper, and aluminum. Even domestic projects are feeling the pinch, as supplier pricing reacts to broader market uncertainty. At the same time, workforce shortages are worsening — with 91% of contractors reporting…