WASHINGTON, DC — The construction industry lost 7,000 jobs in August, according to data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown …
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Construction
Construction Job Openings Plummet, But The Labor Shortage Is Far From Finished
by Lindaby LindaRoughly 115,000 construction job openings disappeared from the government’s accounting last month, suggesting the labor shortage that has dogged the construction sector is waning. The on-the-ground reality, however, indicates something …
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Business News
Wall Street drifts following latest discouraging signal on job market
by Lindaby LindaBy STAN CHOE, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose to more records on Wednesday, as Wall Street still doesn’t care much about the shutdown of the U.S. government, …
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Technology
Fear of Job Loss Slows Technology Adoption in Virgin Islands Business, Panel Warns at Summit
by Lindaby LindaCould the fear of eliminating traditional jobs be one reason for delays in incorporating more technology into local business processes? A panel discussion on the territory’s business ecosystem explored this …
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Construction
Construction Job Opening Rate Falls to Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade
by Lindaby LindaAssociated Builders and Contractors is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950 with 67 chapters and more than 23,000 members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC helps …
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Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The rate of open construction jobs dropped to its lowest …
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WASHINGTON, DC — The construction industry had 188,000 job openings on the last day of August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the US Bureau …
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Energy
Clean energy job growth slows but remains major workforce contributor; losses will continue
by Lindaby LindaPublished on September 22, 2025 by Kim Riley © Shutterstock Clean energy jobs grew more than three times faster than the rest of the U.S. economy in 2024, adding nearly …
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Construction
Nevada leads nation in construction job decline, contractors’ association report says | Housing
by Lindaby LindaNevada is losing thousands of construction jobs as tourism slows and economic uncertainty remains high, according to a new report. Construction jobs were down 6.4 percent in Nevada (7,100 jobs) …