Tag: labor
Reshaping Construction with Prefabrication
by Melissa Sheffy Off-site prefabrication is no longer an emerging trend. It has become the new normal in construction as more and more owners and developers realize the benefits of building with pre-engineered cold form steel (CFS). This sea change is the result of several converging factors. According to a recent study by the Foundation […]
IBEW Local 103 Creates National PAC
Boston – IBEW Local 103 has set up a national PAC for the purpose of contributing to national campaigns, including races for the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and the 2020 presidential race. “Our union membership is rapidly expanding and our political reach should expand accordingly,” said Lou Antonellis, IBEW Local 103 […]
Construction Employment At 10 Year High
Arlington, VA – Construction employment increased by 13,000 jobs in June and by 282,000 jobs over the past year, reaching a 10-year high, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said many construction firms appear to be more willing to hire amid lower tax rates […]
St. Louis Company Sets Standards For Recruiting A Diverse Workforce
St. Louis, MO – According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction jobs will grow faster than the average for all other occupations from 2014 to 2024. Despite the apparent abundance of construction work, St. Louis trades, unions and construction companies continue to struggle to find qualified, diverse workers. Minority-owned The UP Companies (UPCO), which […]
2017 Year in Review
by Chad Hollingsworth If you attended an industry event in the last year, you inevitably heard the same refrain: Construction has a productivity problem. According to McKinsey Global Institute research, construction sector labor productivity has been flat for decades, compared to manufacturing, where productivity has nearly doubled over the same period. It is true that […]
Construction Employment Increases, Demand Remains Steady, Labor Market Stays Tight
National – Construction employment expanded in 228 metro areas, declined in 64 and was stagnant in 47 between October 2013 and October 2014, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the construction job gains come as new federal figures show year-over-year growth […]
AGC Welcomes Brian O’Donnell to its Staff
Wellesley MA –Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Massachusetts recently announced that Brian O’Donnell has joined the Association staff as director of labor relations. He will be stepping into the role held by Dave Powell, who is retiring after 19 years of service. O’Donnell was most recently the Director of the Regulatory and Compliance Division of the […]
