Hurricane Florence damaged the communities where many of Spec On The Job’s North Carolina neighbors live and work. As people start rebuilding from the storm, I wanted to collect a list of tips and resources – including information on how to donate to those affected by the storm. Protect Yourself From Scams If you …
The USG Corporation and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have released their Q3 report on the state of the U.S. construction industry. The main takeaway? Contractors are continuing to feel the squeeze of a tight labor market. And unfortunately, many believe the skilled labor shortage is having a negative impact on job site safety. …
Rising construction costs are putting the price of new starter homes out of reach for many first-time home buyers. A Shortage Of Affordable Starter Homes The construction worker shortage is one factor that’s raising the price of new homes. 69% of home-builders say they can’t find enough qualified laborers to finish their projects on …
The United States has a long tradition of unions throughout the country, particularly in the northeast. For generations families that have been in various trades have joined and benefited from worker’s unions. However, there has been a recent push against union control over the construction industry and enact right-to-work laws. There are benefits to both …
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