Facing Serious Labor Shortages, Construction Needs a New Approach
- Best Practices
- February 26, 2024
By Rebecca A. Winterscheidt, James P. Melendres, Benjamin A. Nucci, Jessica Van Ranken, and Courtney Moore, Snell & Wilmer Within the first few hours of his second presidential term, President Trump signed several new executive orders and rescinded many Biden administration executive orders concerning immigration. These orders, particularly those involving heightened scrutiny towards visa applications,
READ MOREThe 2024 edition of SUBExcel is now history. But we can’t forget all the hard work, time, and fun we had yet. First off, let’s congratulate those who were recognized this year with awards for their achievements: Extraordinary Contribution to ASA: LaRae Rose, Executive Director, ASA – Southwest Florida Chapter In September 2022, Hurricane Ian
READ MOREBy Amy King, The National Center for Construction Education and Research What if I told you that the largest demographic of our population is the same group that is often overlooked or dismissed when it comes to construction careers? This is not only a missed opportunity but rather, millions of missed opportunities. It is expected
READ MOREBy Jim, Hall, Tenstreet The construction sector is currently confronting a pivotal set of issues. As projections indicate an upsurge in construction spending, the industry grapples with multifaceted hiring challenges, including a widening skills gap, an aging workforce, and heightened turnover rates. Research from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover
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