ABC: 2024 Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million
Jan 31, 2024 · About the Model. ABC’s model uses the historical relationship between inflation-adjusted construction spending growth, sourced from the US Census Bureau’s Value of Construction Put in Place Survey, and payroll construction employment, sourced from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, to convert anticipated increases in construction outlays into demand for construction labor at a rate of ...
Vacuum Breakers: Understanding how they protect our water
Jun 10, 2016 · The most basic form of protection is the presence of an air gap in between the possible source of contamination and access to the plumbing system, usually a plumbing fixture.
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United States Construction Industry Databook 2024-2028 Now …
Jun 26, 2024 · DUBLIN, IRELAND — (BUSINESS WIRE) — The United States Construction Industry Databook Series - Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume (area and units), Q1 2024 Update report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The construction industry in the United States is expected to grow by 5.6% to reach USD 1,271.65 billion in 2024. The growth momentum is expected to continue over ...
7 Trench Safety Misconceptions That Put Workers at Risk
Aug 29, 2023 · By Bruce Magee, Region Project Development Manager, United Rentals. Veteran construction workers can pass a lot of valuable information down to newer employees, but when it comes to following OSHA’s trench safety regulations, it’s wise to double check the standards.
What’s Going On with Modular Construction? | Contractor
Mar 11, 2024 · The Modular Building Institute’s (MBI) 2023 Permanent Modular Construction Report notes that the modular industry “topped $12 billion in North America in 2022, accounting for 6.03% of all new construction starts.” This market percentage is nearly triple what it was in 2015. Also, this is the third consecutive year that the multifamily market topped the industry: 21% in 2020, 24% in 2021 ...
Revamping the Trades: How Advanced Technology is Shaping the …
Dec 2, 2024 · Empowering Younger Generations. Though vocational schools often take a hands-on approach to training workers in preparation for full-time positions, younger generations crave continued education opportunities once they get into the field.
6 Things to Know About Construction Bonds - Contractor
Dec 14, 2021 · 3. Different Types of Construction Bonds. The term construction bond refers to a whole class of surety bonds. Furthermore, this class encompasses several different types of bonds, each related to a different set of risks.
The Booming Demand for Skilled Trades: Opportunities and …
Nov 5, 2024 · Skilled trades have long proven to be recession-resilient, as there will always be a need for new construction and other trade projects as infrastructure needs evolve.However, in recent years, there has been an increased demand for these jobs with technological advances, shortages due to an aging workforce, and a surge in demand for new infrastructure.
Common Brazing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them | Contractor
May 18, 2023 · Clearance is the amount of space between two base metals prior to brazing; it determines the flow of the alloy and strength of the joint. The recommended clearance for a brazed joint is .002 - .005”.