ABC: 2024 Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million
2024年1月31日 · About the Model. ABC’s model uses the historical relationship between inflation-adjusted construction spending growth, sourced from the US Census Bureau’s Value of Construction Put in Place Survey, and payroll construction employment, sourced from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, to convert anticipated increases in construction outlays into …
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Vacuum Breakers: Understanding how they protect our water
2016年6月10日 · An HVB prevents backflow to the water supply by venting water to the atmosphere (onto the ground) when backflow conditions exist. A spring-loaded check valve is opened by the water supply pressure when outflow occurs through the valve.
United States Construction Industry Databook 2024-2028 Now …
2024年6月26日 · DUBLIN, IRELAND — (BUSINESS WIRE) — The United States Construction Industry Databook Series - Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume (area and units), Q1 2024 Update report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The construction industry in the United States is expected to grow by 5.6% to reach USD 1,271.65 billion in …
Gen Z Is Eager to Take Up the Skilled Trades, but Faces Barriers
2024年12月4日 · “Annual hiring in the US for critical skilled trades roles could be more than 20 times the projected annual increase in net new jobs from 2022-2032*, as Gen Z enters the workforce,” said Maria Ford, President, Commercial & Industrial, DEWALT.“Skilled trades jobs play an essential role in our country’s infrastructure and economy, and through our Grow The …
ABC Releases AI Construction Technology Report | Contractor
2024年12月16日 · “The interest in AI and machine learning is vast, which is why any contractor would find value in reading this report,” said Patrick Irwin, Chair of ABC’s Construction Technology and Innovation Committee and Chief Operating Officer at Leonard S. Fiore Inc., Altoona, Pennsylvania.“For contractors and the construction industry in general, there is so …
CONTRACTOR’s 2024 Economic Forecast
2024年1月2日 · The main reason for that growth in wages is the tight labor market, with companies in competition to hire and retain talent. November 2023 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics has overall US unemployment at 3.7%, and the country has been at or near that number for most of the year.
The Booming Demand for Skilled Trades: Opportunities and …
2024年11月5日 · Skilled trades have long proven to be recession-resilient, as there will always be a need for new construction and other trade projects as infrastructure needs evolve.However, in recent years, there has been an increased demand for these jobs with technological advances, shortages due to an aging workforce, and a surge in demand for new infrastructure.
Plumbing Technology Trends for 2024 - Contractor
2023年11月9日 · By Ralph P. Sita, Jr. Thanks to rapid technological advances and the public’s growing interest in adopting many of those changes, the year ahead is likely to see plumbing and hydronic heating companies working harder than ever to keep up with the latest innovations while continuing to offer customers cutting-edge services.
Common Brazing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them | Contractor
2023年5月18日 · Clearance is the amount of space between two base metals prior to brazing; it determines the flow of the alloy and strength of the joint. The recommended clearance for a brazed joint is .002 - .005”.