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Ten point eight billion dollars. That’s the price tag the Home Builders Institute put on the skilled labor shortage in its Fall 2025 Construction Labor Market Report, a single-year estimate of what scarce trade labor is costing the residential building industry. It’s the kind of headline number that’s easy to skim past. But for a…
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Of every hire on a residential or commercial build, few carry as much weight as the superintendent. They’re the person keeping trades, timelines, and safety on track, the difference between a project that closes on schedule and one that doesn’t. So it’s no surprise that superintendent pay has climbed hard over the past two years,…
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Construction hiring this year doesn’t look like it used to. Salaries for field leadership roles are climbing faster than the rest of the trades. Some markets are filling openings in less than a week; others let them sit for a month. And a wave of retiring Baby Boomers is quietly draining the leadership bench that…
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A New Standard Is Reshaping Who Gets Hired The construction industry is in the middle of a quiet revolution. Driven by ambitious sustainability standards, tightening environmental regulations, and a growing demand from clients who want buildings that give back as much as they take, the profile of an ideal construction hire has fundamentally changed. We’re…
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Every construction project, big or small, comes down to one thing: leadership. But here’s the kicker—people often mix up what a construction superintendent does compared to a project manager. Sure, both are key players, but their jobs are totally different. Hire the wrong one, and you could be staring down delays, blown budgets, or even…
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Finding the right people in construction can be a real headache. Between tight project deadlines and a growing shortage of skilled workers, it often feels like you’re always scrambling to fill roles. Have you ever found yourself in a position where you really need the right people for a project yet you can’t seem to…
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You’re facing a critical question: can your construction company adopt a four-day workweek without sacrificing productivity or profits? The short answer is yes, but with important caveats that could make or break your implementation. Four-day workweeks can work in construction when implemented as compressed schedules (4×10 hours) rather than reduced hours. Success depends on your…
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You see it on your job sites. Summer heat shuts down work by noon. Unpredictable storms derail your project timeline. Crews operate at half capacity when temperatures spike, and weather delays eat into your budget. This isn’t just a tough season. It is the new reality for construction. Climate change is forcing construction leaders to…
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If you’re struggling with workplace injuries, high workers’ compensation costs, or finding candidates who can handle demanding construction work, you’re facing common industry challenges. Construction has injury rates significantly higher than other sectors, making physical fitness testing an increasingly important consideration for your hiring process. Understanding what an agility test for employment involves and how…
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Why Your Construction Foreman Can Make or Break a Project Every job site has one person who keeps everything moving in the right direction: the construction foreman. They’re the boots-on-the-ground leader, making sure deadlines are met, crews stay safe, and quality doesn’t slip. A great foreman keeps a project running like a well-oiled machine. The…
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