The industrial construction industry is booming, with projects ranging from energy plants to large-scale manufacturing facilities. A critical, yet often underappreciated role within these projects is that of the licensed pipefitter. These skilled tradespeople are responsible for assembling, installing, and maintaining the complex piping systems that form the backbone of industrial facilities. In this blog,… Read More »
There are two main reasons for the shortage in construction labor. One is that experienced workers have been retiring or looking for work in other fields since the Great Recession. The other is that the number of workers attracted to the construction industry continues to decline. As a result, it continues to be increasingly hard… Read More »
The workforce is changing, and there is a noticeable shift in the types of employees coming onto the market. While they may have more formal education, there is a shortage of employees within the skilled trade industries such as welders, machinists, and electricians. Most high schools today are putting a focus on four-year colleges and… Read More »