Amid immigration scrutiny, job openings leap
Brad Rehnstrom2025-09-04T17:48:00+00:00
Construction counted 306,000 unfilled positions at the end of July, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report. That was the highest level in over a year.
LA Metro taps FlatironDragados for 2 preconstruction jobs
Brad Rehnstrom2025-09-04T13:31:00+00:00
The infrastructure giant will render preconstruction services on a rail line relocation project and the modernization of a Los Angeles train station.
Construction Economics for September 1, 2025
Brad Rehnstrom2025-09-04T13:00:00+00:00ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics
Immigration crackdowns intensify construction labor woes
Brad Rehnstrom2025-09-03T21:02:00+00:00
Workforce shortages remain the top cause for project slowdowns, according to AGC and NCCER.
Skilled trades initiatives expand as demand for workers is projected to grow
Brad Rehnstrom2025-09-03T21:01:07+00:00
Demand for HVAC, electrical and plumbing workers is expected to grow at a rate much faster than average, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says.
