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Workforce
Opinion: To fix labor shortage, contractors must work to debunk stereotypes, misconceptions around the trades
At ConExpo this year, I had the opportunity to interview Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs and the Mike Rowe Works Foundation about what contractors need to do about the skilled-labor shortage. When people in this industry talk about the labor problem, it’s usually about what others should be doing – schools, government, parents, guidance counselors. All […]
April 6, 2020
Roadbuilding
Boston, PennDOT halt construction projects due to coronavirus; AGC opposes construction bans
Boston’s mayor has called a halt to construction projects in the city for 14 days in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The announcement comes amid a construction boom in Boston, which has 33 reported cases of COVID-19. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has also suspended indefinitely construction projects it oversees. A day after Boston’s announcement, […]
March 18, 2020
Workforce
ConExpo 2020 to showcase career opportunities in equipment industry for youth
This year’s ConExpo show will be the site for a new effort to help the heavy equipment industry address the worker shortage by recruiting young workers. The show will feature a new Workforce Solutions Area, where more than 1,000 students will learn about career opportunities in the industry. Various organizations will introduce students, as well […]
March 3, 2020
Construction Equipment
Excavator Operator Quickly Removes Tree Near House
In the video below, equipment operator Bob Server removes a tree using an excavator method he has perfected over the years. The tree was only about about 10 feet from the house and the homeowner had trouble finding a tree removal service that would do the job for a reasonable rate. Until Bob stepped in. […]
January 31, 2020
Workforce
AEM announces $50,000 in equipment industry workforce development grants
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers is awarding the grants to organizations that are helping to further equipment industry workforce development.
June 21, 2019
Recruiting & retention
AEM intros online toolkit to help contractors tap schools, community for workers
Association of Equipment Manufacturers developed the Workforce Development Toolkit that aids contractors find workers by accessing schools and the community.
September 19, 2018
Workforce
Contractors fear worker shortage affecting safety on the job
According to the Commercial Construction Index, more than half of contractors surveyed believe a lack of skilled workers is the top safety risk on the job.
September 17, 2018
Business
Construction adds 23,000 jobs in August, employment remains at 10-year high
The construction industry added more jobs for another consecutive month with thousands of workers being added to payrolls in the month of August. Learn more.
September 10, 2018
Recruiting & retention
The labor shortage is getting worse. Here’s how construction companies and AGC chapters are fighting back.
As labor shortage increases, construction companies and AGC chapters are taking matters into their own hands to remedy the situation. Get the details today!
August 31, 2018
Workforce
Lifting up construction workers, I Build America to hold first Construction Appreciation Week
The first annual Construction Appreciation Week is slated for September 17-21, 2018. Check out the details for the week here on Equipment World.
August 28, 2018
Driver/operator coaching/training
Construction interns sought for weekly scholarships, $10K grand prize
HCSS is actively searching for construction firm interns for weekly scholarships as well as a grand prize award. Get more details on Equipment World.
July 10, 2018
Workforce
Construction adds 13,000 jobs in June
Construction employment reached a 10-year high in June, with the addition of 13,000 jobs. The industry's unemployment rate ticked up from 4.4 % to 4.7 %.
July 9, 2018
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