We have commented before in our blogs about the ongoing labor shortage in commercial construction. After reading the results from the recent Q1 2019 USG Corporation and U.S. Chamber of …
Georgia Construction Outlook Survey
Clay SmithBennett Thrasher and Kennesaw State University (KSU) released their third annual Georgia Construction Outlook Survey last week, and I can’t say we are surprised by the results. The survey was …
Most Wanted
Jim MitchellThe Wall Street Journal had an interesting article this weekend, “FBI’s Most Wanted: Applicants for Special Agents”. With the tight labor market gripping all employers, the article talks about how …
Help Wanted: Must Be Skilled, Pain Resistant, Willing to Sweat and Work Long Hours
Carol DunnIs your firm’s production being held back by a lack of skilled construction labor? If so, you’re not alone. Since 2015, and likely even before that, contractors were feeling the …