According to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), a construction skills time bomb is ticking, with skills shortages on the increase across a number of trades and professions. The FMB’s latest State of Trade Survey for 4Q14 that small construction firms are experiencing particular difficulties recruiting carpenters, joiners and bricklayers. “As the shock waves from … Continue reading
Construction employment rose by 20,000 in September, and the industry’s unemployment rate fell to a six-year low of 8.5 percent, while construction spending increased for the fifth consecutive month in August, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned that the data does not address … Continue reading