AEM - Thu February 12, 2026
Construction Jobs Represent Nearly a Quarter of Recent Job Growth Reported in Today's Report
Megan Tanel, president and CEO of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers released the following statement in response to the U.S. Labor Department's Jobs Report released on Feb. 11, 2026. AEM represents more than 1,100 companies that drive the construction industry growth and owns and manages the upcoming ConExpo-Con/AGG 2026, March 3-7 in Las Vegas, where this needed jobs growth momentum, paired with technological advances, and efficiency and sustainability are unveiled....
Central Florida Public Media - Wed November 12, 2025
New Program Trains Central Fla. Veterans How to Repair, Rebuild Hurricane-Damaged Homes
It can take years to clean up and repair a home in Florida after a natural disaster like a hurricane. What makes it worse is the state's chronic shortage of construction workers. For a Nov. 12, 2025, news report, Central Florida Public Media recently visited an Orlando-based program that trains military veterans to help with home reconstruction after destructive storms....
StrataTech - Mon November 10, 2025
Skilled Trades Easing Transition from Military to Civilian Life
After years of dedicated service to the country, United States military members leave their enlistment to return to civilian life, but many veterans find this transition incredibly difficult especially when it comes to finding employment....
ASCE - Tue October 14, 2025
Civil Engineering Salary Growth Outpaces Overall Workforce According to New Report
Civil engineers are in demand and salaries in the profession are rising as professionals take advantage of a job market where their skills are needed, according to the 2025 ASCE Civil Engineering Salary Report released by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)....
Illinois Tollway - Tue May 06, 2025
Ill. Tollway Offers Teens Career Options
Students from five Chicago-area high schools met in late April with Illinois Tollway engineers and roadway managers at Tollway maintenance sites as part of a program to offer teens a close-up view of how the agency builds and maintains its roads to help foster their interest in future transportation careers....
Illinois Tollway - Tue March 11, 2025
Ill. Tollway Offers Internships for College Students, Grads
The Illinois Tollway invites college students to apply for its 2025 Internship Program, offering real-world transportation experiences in fields such as engineering, information technology, finance, communications and more....
ABC - Mon January 27, 2025
ABC: Construction Industry Must Attract 439,000 Workers in 2025
The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 439,000 net new workers in 2025 to meet anticipated demand for construction services, according to a proprietary model developed and released today by Associated Builders and Contractors....
AEM - Mon December 16, 2024
Hiring, Retaining Construction Employees Starts With Attracting Right Candidates
Hiring and retaining good construction employees, and finding skilled, reliable workers is an important focus point, but also a real challenge for employers. Turnover rates remain high, job seekers have increased expectations, labor shortages persist and the employers feel the pressure to meet project deadlines with a weakened workforce....
Futurista Communications - Tue December 03, 2024
Program Opens Training Possibilities for Disabled Vets
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte and Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Commissioner Sarah Swanson announced a $325,000 grant for a pilot program to hire and train veterans living with disabilities to operate heavy construction equipment from a remote and accessible location....
Illinois Tollway - Wed October 09, 2024
Illinois Tollway Promotes ConstructionWorks Events
The Illinois Tollway is inviting community, workforce development and business leaders to learn more about ConstructionWorks and help spread the word to residents interested in pursuing good paying jobs and ultimately successful careers in the heavy highway construction industry....
