Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover real estate, economics and cost of living. Sep 21, 2023, 04:26am EDT This article is more than 2 years old. Carpenters did ...

A September jobs report that added 19,000 jobs in the construction industry has restored some contractors’ optimism. However, the picture for future growth remains mixed according to experts. Overall ...

Vocational-focused college enrollment hit a record in 2023. Top-paying jobs include elevator installers and supervisors. Workforce demand grows as older tradespeople retire. Young Americans weighing ...

Construction companies helped to hammer together another strong month for the U.S. job market. The Labor Department reported Friday that construction firms added 39,000 jobs in March — a remarkably ...

The construction industry is facing a labor shortage of about 500,000 workers this year. The worker shortage is pushing up housing costs amid a national housing shortage. Industry experts say the US ...

Construction employment declined by an estimated 11,000 workers in December, resulting in an annual gain of just 15,000 workers for 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' monthly jobs ...