Tag: skilled tradesmen

Business

Wages for construction and other skilled trades are on the rise

Wages for skilled tradesmen in the construction and mining as well as those in logging and manufacturing are on the rise, according to a new report from the Economist. Citing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the report says that hourly wages have grown at an annual rate of around 2 percent for the last […]

June 4, 2014

Business

Mike Rowe opens up about opera, skilled trades and Dirty Jobs (EXCLUSIVE)

All of the new machines are obviously the star of a show like ConExpo. But one of the highlights for the Equipment World team last week at the show was getting to sit down with TV host and newly-minted author Mike Rowe for a conversation on the importance of skilled trades and vocational education. Just […]

March 11, 2014

Business

Advice from a master woodworker on the shortage of skilled craftsmen

If you’re looking for a positive message to start off the year, something about character, craftsmanship, leadership and where you’re going to find the next generation of construction workers, take a gander at this. It may be the most inspiring nine minutes you’ll spend this year. [vimeo 78788086 nolink] This video is about much more […]

January 8, 2014