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Why the Skilled Trades Are Back in Class
How The Home Depot Foundation is reviving shop classes, modernizing training programs, and preparing the next generation for high-demand, debt-free careers.
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Economy
Economy Loses 92,000 Jobs in February
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Labor
Shrinking Talent Pool Slows Post-Disaster Rebuilding
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Labor
Is the Construction Industry’s Entry-Level Shortages Inhibiting Growth?
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Labor
Five Takeaways from the Construction Labor Report
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Economics
Rising Inflation, Cooling Jobs Market Suggest Impending Fed Rate Cut
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Strategy
Windows to a Second Chance: How Awake Builds Opportunity for the Formerly Incarcerated
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Economics
Skilled Labor Shortage Costs Industry Billions
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Home Builders Institute Reaches Over 21,000 Students
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Data to Watch This Spring: Tariffs, Demand Patterns, and Consumer Confidence
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Forget Hiring for Experience, This Expert Prefers Curiosity
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IBS Day Three: What Caught Our Eye
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Fed Holds Rates Steady at First Meeting of 2025
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Economy Adds 256,000 Jobs in December
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Eye on Housing
Construction Labor Market Tightened at End of 2024
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Fed Cuts Rates for Third Time in 2024
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Economy Adds 227,000 in November as Unemployment Rate Remains Above 4%
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How Technology Is Transforming the Future of Skilled Trades Education
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Survey: Toolbelt Generation Eager to Enter Skilled Trades, But Many Face Access to Training Barriers
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5 Factors That Will Influence the New Housing Market in 2025
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Fed Cuts Rates by 25 Basis Points
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Eye on Housing
Residential Building Wages Continue to Grow at Unprecedented Rate
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Building Talent Foundation Partners to Promote Careers in Construction in Florida
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Five Takeaways From the Fall Construction Labor Report
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Can the ‘Toolbelt Generation’ Help Construction Tackle Its Labor Shortage?
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Fed Cuts Rates for First Time in Four Years
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Survey: 94% of Construction Firms Have Hard Time Finding Workers to Hire
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Economy Adds 142,000 Jobs in August
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Fortifying the Future: How the Construction Industry Is Tackling Its Labor Shortage
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Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady, Projects One Rate Cut in 2024
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Four Takeaways From the HBI’s Spring 2024 Construction Labor Market Report
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Nearly 90% of Skilled Tradespeople Are Satisfied in Their Careers
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Construction Self-Employment Ticks Down to 23%
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14 Takeaways From Day Two of the Builder 100 Conference
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Labor Market Cools in April, Growing by 175,000 Jobs
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Data to Watch This Spring: Housing Supply, Jobs, and Consumer Confidence
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DeWalt Becomes Tool Trade Sponsor of HBI’s BuildStrong Academies
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The Home Depot Foundation Donates $1M to Train Skilled Workers for Disaster Recovery Assistance
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Building Talent Foundation Partners With Tool Manufacturer Malco Tools
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‘Building Homes, Enriching Communities, and Changing Lives’: Q+A With NAHB Chair Carl Harris
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Lowe’s Foundation Awards Over $6 Million in Grants for Skilled Training Programs
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Construction Employment Improves But Remains Held Back by Labor Shortages
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Economy Adds 275,000 Jobs in February
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IBS 2024: Housing Market Growth Expected, Led By New Homes
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Eye on Housing
Labor Shortages Improve Relative to Recent Years, Remain Significant Historically
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She Built Foundation Announces Official Launch
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5 Solutions and Strategies to Address the Labor Shortage
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ABC: Construction Unemployment Rates Improve in Half the Country in 2023
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ABC: Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million
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Eye on Housing
Rates and Inflation Top Builder Concerns for 2024
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Construction Employment Increases in 35 States in 2023
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HBI Opens New BuildStrong Academy in Sacramento
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Industry Organizations Oppose New Independent Contractor Rule
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Building Talent Foundation, Housing First Minnesota Partner to Tackle Labor Shortage
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December Jobs Report Shows the Economy ‘Is Holding Steady’
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AGC: Labor Shortages and Rising Costs Lead to Mixed Outlook for 2024
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ABC Opposes Proposed Rule Changes to Apprenticeship Regulations
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Labor Market Remains Healthy, Adds 199,000 Jobs in November
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Building Talent Foundation Helps Provide Army Reserve Soldiers Access to Careers
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AGC: Job Openings Continue to Outpace Hires in Construction, Widening Labor Shortage
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October Jobs Report Shows 'Healthy But Slowing Labor Market'
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HBI: Construction Industry Needs 60,000 Hires Per Month to Keep Pace With Demand
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U.S. Job Growth Exceeds Expectations in September
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Eye on Housing
Increase in Job Openings Contributes to Higher Interest Rates
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Building Talent Foundation Partners With Vinyl Siding Institute
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Federal Reserve Elects to Hold Rates Steady
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Construction Employment Growth Remains Strong in August
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3 Ways to Solve the Housing Crisis
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Could Modular Construction Open the Floor for More Women?
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Labor Market Continues to Show Signs of Cooling in August
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The Home Depot Foundation Funds New Skilled Trades Training Programs
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Carhartt to Support Team Rubicon's Veteran-Led Skilled Job Training Program
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Can Workplace Flexibility Relieve Housing Affordability Concerns?
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Eye on Housing
Jobs Opening Data Suggests Labor Market Is Cooling
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‘Invest in the Future’: Overcoming the Skilled Labor Shortage
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Builder Confidence Falls in August as Mortgage Rates Near 7%
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Why You Should Listen to The Home Depot Q2 Earnings Call
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Are Construction Crews Unproductive or Just Hungry?
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NAHB, AGC, ABC Comment on Final Davis-Bacon Rule
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Rate of Job Growth Continues to Cool in July
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Eye on Housing
Job Openings Continue to Cool in Construction Sector
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Resale Inventory, Inflation Remain Key Factors to Watch in Overall Economy
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Eye on Housing
Construction Job Openings Increase in May, But Long-Term Trend is Declining
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Employment Grows by 209,000 in June
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Building Talent Foundation Partners With Air Conditioning Contractors of America to Promote HVACR Careers
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HBI: Labor Shortage Is Limiting Factor to Improving Housing Inventory and Affordability
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Eye on Housing
Construction Workforce Is Aging as Industry Struggles to Attract Younger Workers
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Nonfarm Payroll Employment Increases by 339,000 in May
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EEOC Report Details Findings on Discrimination in Construction Industry
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Building Talent Foundation Partners With Private Equity Firm
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Where Are Home Prices Headed in 2023?
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NBC News
Tight Immigration Policies Squeeze the Home Building Industry
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Labor Conditions Are Improving, But Still Impacting Project Costs and Timelines
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Builder
Job Market Remains Strong Due to ‘Labor Hoarding’
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Will Manufactured and Modular Homes Ever Live Up to the Promise?
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2023 Serves Top Builders a Better-Than-Expected Start
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Ali Wolf: Baby Boomers Remain Vital to the Housing Market
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Training the Trades
Untangling the Skilled Labor Knot
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Ali Wolf: Where Have the Workers Gone?
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Job Market Slows at ‘Goldilocks’ Pace in March
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How Build-to-Rent Can Save the Trades
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Eye on Housing
Share of Self-Employed Construction Workers Rises in Post-Pandemic Period
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HBI Receives $1 Million for Scholarships and Grants for Construction Skills Training
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Jobs Market Produces ‘Stronger Than Expected’ February Report
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8 Tips for Recruiting More Women Into Construction
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Q+A with 2023 NAHB Chairman Alicia Huey
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Construction Workforce Shortage Exceeds Half a Million in 2023
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Jobs Market Starts 2023 With a ‘Significant and Surprising’ Surge in Employment
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IBS 2023: The Value of People Over Production
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IBS 2023: The State of Housing Legislation, Lumber, and Labor
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Report: More Than 80% of States Add Construction Jobs During 2022
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IBS 2023: Q+A With NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter
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Building Talent Foundation Partners With Two California Building Nonprofits
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Nonfarm Payroll Employment Growth Decelerates for Fifth Consecutive Month in December
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Eye on Housing
NAHB: Construction Job Openings Have Likely Peaked
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Employment Growth Can't Save Some Housing Markets in the Near Term
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Nonfarm Payroll Employment Increases by 263,000 in November
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Eye on Housing
Construction Job Openings Decline in October
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Construction Employment Increases in 27 States in October as Sector Job Openings Surge
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Metaverse Building Concepts to Become Homes for People in Need
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Building Talent Foundation and Residential Energy Services Network Partner to Promote HERS Career Opportunities
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Housing Industry Provides Employment Opportunities for Veterans
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Nonfarm Payroll Employment Rises by 261,000 in October
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Eye on Housing
Despite Slowing Housing Market, Count of Open, Unfilled Construction Jobs Increased in September
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Survey: 48% of U.S. Contractors Say Training the Next Generation of Workers Is the Industry’s Most Critical Need
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HBI: Slowdown in Housing Will Not Solve Construction Worker Shortage
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Nonfarm Payroll Employment Increases by 263,000 in September
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Eye on Housing
Count of Open, Unfilled Construction Sector Jobs Stabilizes in August
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Home Builders Institute Opens BuildStrong Academy in Houston
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Nearly 70% of Major Metros Add Construction Jobs on Year-Over-Year Basis in August
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AGC: Over 60% of States Add Construction Jobs in August Despite Firms Reporting Hiring Concerns
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Eye on Housing
Number of Women Employed in Construction Exceeds 1.24 Million in 2021
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Nonfarm Payroll Employment Increases by 315,000 in August
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Industry Organizations Work to Help Close Skilled Labor Gap
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Two Workwear Companies Elevate Efforts for Labor Day
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The Home Depot Foundation Has Trained Over 29,000 Tradespeople in Four Years
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CalMatters
California Lawmakers Back Pair of Housing Production Bills
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Bloomberg
Wolf: Housing Market Experiencing Historic Affordability Shock
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Construction Employment Trails Pre-Pandemic Levels in 15 States
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Opportunity and Job Outlook Make Smaller Metros Dynamic Areas for Construction Pros
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Report: Training, Investment, and Improved Messaging Can Help Tackle Labor Shortage
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Nonfarm Payroll Employment Reaches Pre-Pandemic, February 2020 Levels in July
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Building Talent Foundation Expands Social Impact Partnership With Resideo Technologies
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Survey: Labor Shortages and Supply Chain Delays Shift Demand Toward Alternative Materials
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NAHB Updates Resources to Promote Skilled Trade Careers
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390,000 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in June
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Employee Engagement Can Boost Retention and Help Combat Labor Shortage
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Eye on Housing
NAHB: Construction Job Openings Begin to Level
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HBI: Trade Skills Education Expanding at Rapid Rate
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Nonfarm Payroll Growth Remains Positive With 390,000 Jobs Added in May
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HBI: 740,000 Additional Construction Workers Needed Per Year to Keep Up With Demand
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Labor Market Remains Healthy With 428,000 Jobs Added in April
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Building Talent Foundation Partners With NextWave Safety Solutions
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ABC: Members Invested $1.6 Billion in Construction Workforce Education to Upskill 1.3 Million in 2021
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Building Talent Foundation Partners With Arizona-Based Friendly House
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Building Talent Foundation Partners With Floor Covering Education Foundation
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Nonfarm Payroll Employment Growth Remains Strong in March With 431,000 Jobs Added
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Century Communities Partners With Diamond Age to Construct Homes Using Robotics
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Eye on Housing
NAHB: Labor Market Remains Tight, Open Job Count Increases in January
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Building Talent Foundation Partners With StrataTech Education Group
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ProSales
Home Depot Foundation Expands Training Program to 250 High Schools Nationwide
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Nonfarm Payroll Employment Accelerates in February With Largest Monthly Gain Since July 2021
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ABC: Industry Needs 650,000 Additional Workers in 2022 to Meet Demand
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NAHB Now
NAHB Shares Reasons Parents Should Support Children Considering Careers in Construction
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Job Growth Accelerates With 467,000 Nonfarm Payrolls Added in January
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Meritage Homes Extends Partnership With Building Talent Foundation to Advance Diversity in Skilled Trades
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Wolverine Partners With unCommon Construction to Encourage High Schoolers to Consider Careers in Skilled Trades
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Marketplace
Labor Shortage Persists Despite Higher Construction Wages
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Job Growth Continues to Slow with 199,000 Nonfarm Payrolls Added in December
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Eye on Housing
Construction Labor Market Remains Tight With 345,000 Unfilled Positions in November
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Two-Thirds of Major Metros Add Construction Jobs on Year-Over-Year Basis in November
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Building Talent Foundation Announces Two New Skilled Trades Partners
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Eye on Housing
Construction Labor Market Tightens as Job Openings Surge
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Job Growth Decelerates With 210,000 Nonfarm Payrolls Added in November
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Building Talent Foundation and Lennar Foundation Partner to Empower Underserved Individuals
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AGC: Nearly 70% of Metros Experience Year-Over-Year Construction Employment Growth in October
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How to Encourage Women to Enter the Construction Industry Workforce
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The Single-Family Build-to-Rent Market Is Evolving Quickly
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Job Growth Accelerates as 531,000 Nonfarm Payrolls Added in October
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Building Talent Foundation and Southern Careers Institute Partner to Streamline Process for Skilled Trades Job Seekers
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HBI: Skilled Labor Shortage at 'Crisis Level'
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Supply Chain Issues Can’t Stop a Good Cause
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Job Growth Continues to Slow as 194,000 Nonfarm Payrolls Added in September
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COVID-19 Update: ‘Where Do We Go From Here?’
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Amid 'Great Resignation,' Job Satisfaction Remains High in Skilled Trades at 83%
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Nonfarm Payroll Employment Rises by 235,000 in August, Marking Some Deceleration
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COVID-19 Update: ‘July’s Theme is Relief’
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Builder
Top 5 Cities for Construction Workers in 2021
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Over 940,000 New Nonfarm Payroll Positions Added in July, BLS Reports
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The Washington Post
Dozens of Nooses Have Been Reported at North American Construction Sites Since 2015
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5 Ways To Retain Construction Industry Talent
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Nonfarm Payroll Employment Rises by 850,000 in June
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Nonfarm Payroll Employment Rises by 559,000; Unemployment Drops to 5.8%
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Nonfarm Payroll Employment Rises 266,000 in April; Marking a Slowdown in Growth
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84 Lumber Paves the Way for 10 High School Seniors Committing to the Skilled Trades
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The Home Depot Foundation and SkillsUSA Award Scholarships for National Signing Day 2021
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Nonfarm Payrolls Rose by 916,000 in March; Unemployment Drops to 6%
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Nonfarm Payrolls Rose by 379,000 in February; Unemployment Steady at 6.2%
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How to Attract High-Quality Talent in a Competitive Market
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COVID-19 Update: 'Labor Is the Missing Piece'
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Economy Adds 245,000 Jobs in November, Continuing Payroll Growth Slowdown
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September Jobs Report Shows Deceleration from Last Month’s Pace
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Total Nonfarm Payrolls Rise by 1.4 Million in August
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Nonfarm Payroll Employment Rises by 1.8 Million in July
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Housing And The Most Confusing Economy Of Our Lifetime
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Uponor Launches 10 New ProPEX EP Pre-Made Reducing Tees
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Why Off-Site Construction’s Future Just Moved Up In Time
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NKBA: Interest Level in Skilled Trades Careers Strong Among Male and Female High School Students
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Extreme Measures: Home Builders Race To Get Ahead Of Coronavirus Toll, And Bid For Support At Federal Level
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Hype Versus Reality: Here’s How Housing’s Leaders Can Trigger Calm As Crisis Unfolds
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Labor

How The Home Depot Foundation is reviving shop classes, modernizing training programs, and preparing the next generation for high-demand, debt-free careers.