The construction industry did not quite live up to full expectations in 2016. However, in 2017 the industry is predicting a 5% growth. There are many aspects that will come into play. Any time a new administration starts in the White House there can be a level of uncertainty. As well, new technologies and workforce management …
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Truck Driver Shortage: Filling the High Demand
The need for truck drivers is still high. A steady economy, lower fuel prices, and the public’s love for online shopping has kept drivers busy year around. The demand is through the roof, so why is there a truck driver shortage? It is not only for one reason alone. The Problems Being a truck …
Lower Wage Gap for Women in Construction
The construction industry has the lowest percentage of women out of any other industry in the United States. It is also the last industry to still have less than 10% of its workforce be women. This statistic has some important implications for the industry as a whole. Females continue to be underrepresented in the construction …
Growth: Construction Industry 2016
The construction industry is seeing a marked improvement in terms of growth. During the recent economic downturn commonly referred to as the Great Recession, construction hit all-time lows. The industry has, however, finally righted itself and looks to be making a speedy recovery. The Specifics 2015 has seen the highest growth rate within the industry …
Construction Concepts: Shaping the Industry?
Construction concepts in today’s construction industry have been known to hit a stand still where trends are concerned and could sometimes be considered old-fashioned. However, here are three defining trends which could revolutionize construction concepts and bring new levels of innovation to the industry. These three defining trends were brought forward during the World Built Environment …
Is Your Warehouse Ready for E-Commerce?
Across the globe, e-commerce continues to grow. Consumer demands have changed from traditional patterns to ones that reflect the growth experienced in e-commerce transactions. The question now is whether or not your warehouse can support the increased demand that e-commerce has brought to warehousing. E-commerce opens up a new area that expands the reach to …
Employment Trends in Summer Months
The continual boom and collapse of employment in the US makes employers leery of hiring full-time employees in fear they will have to lay them off in the coming months. While employment trends have been on the rise since the beginning of the year, previous employment trends reflect that the demand for labor will decrease …