The Associated Press - Fri December 15, 2017
In Need of Workers, Maine Hires Contractors to Plow Roads
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Worker shortages in Maine have forced the state Department of Transportation to hire private contractors to plow roads. The Portland Press Herald reported the state Department of Transportation has awarded a contract to the Ohio-based company First Vehicle Services....
Emily Buenzle - Thu December 14, 2017
Mack Trucks to Hire 400 New Employees
Mack Trucks is in the process of adding 400 additional workers to its assembly plant in Lower Macungie Township, Pa. The facility already has about 2,000 workers, Transport Topics reported. According to spokesman Christopher Heffner, Mack started the hiring process in October for jobs set to start Jan....
Mon December 11, 2017
Commercial Construction Index Reveals Continued Optimism Among Contractors
Confidence in the commercial construction industry is strong, despite significant concerns around jobsite efficiency and labor productivity, according to the Q4 2017 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (Index)....
The Associated Press - Mon November 13, 2017
State Construction Industry Leaders Start Program to Attract Workers
Minnesota construction industry leaders have launched a campaign to draw more people into the field as the industry is facing a workers shortage. Project Build Minnesota has a website that offers resources regarding career opportunities and training programs, Minnesota Public Radio reported....
Fri November 10, 2017
Flatbed Hauler Hornady Transportation Increases Pay, Incentives for Current Drivers, New Hires
Hornady Transportation LLC, a Daseke company, is increasing per-mile pay for both current and new-hire drivers and increasing other incentives to further enhance what is already one of the industry's top compensation and benefits packages....
Tue November 07, 2017
Bulldog Hiway Express Increase Pay for Drivers to Boost Recruitment, Retention and Growth
Bulldog Hiway Express, a Daseke company, has announced a new driver-compensation program, “Salary Plus,” which includes a guaranteed minimum salary of $1,000 a week in its flatbed division....
Thu November 02, 2017
Construction Spending Increases Between September 2016, 2017 As Growing Private-Sector Demand Outpaces Public-Sector Declines
Overall construction spending increased between September 2016 and September 2017 as growing private-sector residential demand continues to offset annual declines in public-sector investments in infrastructure and other projects, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America....
The Associated Press - Wed November 01, 2017
Construction Spending Takes Upward Turn
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. construction spending increased 0.3 percent in September as the biggest advance in government building activity in four months offset weakness in other areas. The Commerce Department said Nov....
Tue October 31, 2017
Construction Employment Increases in 250 Out of 358 Metro Areas Between August 2016, 2017
Construction employment increased in 250 out of 358 metro areas between September 2016 and September 2017, declined in 56 and stagnated in 52, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released Oct....
Megan Wild - Mon October 23, 2017
Supporting Trade Programs: How Companies Can Help
Labor in the construction industry is still an issue. Even though the sector is growing, the shortage of workers – especially skilled workers – continues to cause significant problems. The U.S....
