The industry needs approximately 349,000 new workers in 2026 to balance supply and demand, primarily due to retirements and ...

In the post-COVID world of construction, industry analysts and participants have focused considerable attention on material price escalation concerns and impacts caused by raw material shortages, ...

The construction segment shows signs of weakening amid a softening economy, while inflationary pressures and labor scarcity has created complications for contractors, according to a top industry ...

Despite widespread challenges, companies that embrace digital tools and pursue diverse project portfolios will have a ...

A sharp rise in construction wages hasn’t solved the industry’s labor shortage — and meanwhile, is driving up prices for homebuyers Construction wages rose 21% between 2021 and 2024, significantly ...

Quantifying homebuilding’s labor capacity constraints isn’t the hard part — responding to this predicament is where the difficulties lie. The Home Builders Institute’s Fall 2025 Construction Labor ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. With Projects Moving Forward After 2025 Turbulence, Workforce Shortages Threaten Momentum SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 9, ...

Washington’s construction industry, still struggling with high building costs and slow market dynamics, is now facing labor shortages as the federal government ramps up immigration enforcement, ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Stepped-up immigration sweeps across ...

As home prices climb and inventory thins, a major culprit is hiding in plain sight: the U.S. simply doesn’t have enough skilled labor force to build the homes buyers want and need. Experts say this ...

As Baby Boomer retirements create a skilled labor gap, Gen Z is emerging as the “Toolbelt Generation.” Construction employers can attract and retain young workers through mentorship, training and ...

The construction industry needs to attract an estimated 349,000 net new workers in 2026 to meet demand for construction ...