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Q2 Construction Labor Costs $28.13/Hour

Job Order Contracting

Construction compensation increased 0.8% Bureau of Labor and Statistics). Workforce Statistics. Source: Current Employment Statistics , Current Population Survey , Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey ). Source: Occupational Employment Statistics ). Source: Current Employment Statistics ). in Q1) and 2.5%

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Top 8 Construction Health and Safety Hazards — and Ways to Protect Your Jobsite

Levelset

According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, falls accounted for more than 1 in 3 jobsite fatalities in 2019. Powered-up equipment and electrical lines stand out as two principal risks on a jobsite. You should also ensure that electrical equipment is adequately powered down and completely shut off. Electrocution.

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Consumer Price Index + 2.9% (Past Twelve Months)

Job Order Contracting

Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. percent, with the indexes for electricity and natural gas both falling. 6 Electricity.2 percent in June, as declines in the indexes for electricity and natural gas more than offset an increase in the gasoline index. The index for electricity fell 1.4 Despite a 0.5-percent

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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

Pro Builder

Based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics analyzed by NAHB Economics, the construction industry as a whole needs a net gain of about 2.4 To attract applicants, Turning Leaf recently raised its entry-level compensation to $17 per hour. The academy teaches welding, carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and painting.

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

in 2020 occurred on construction jobsites, and between 25% and 30% of those deaths were related to home building activities, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the National Association of Home Builders ( NAHB ). In fact, more than one-fifth of the 4,764 workplace fatalities in the U.S.

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How to Start a Career in Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The good news: The role compensates well and offers excellent growth potential. Additionally, the job is anticipated to grow at a rate of 11% from 2020 to 2030 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The market is growing at a rate of 5% from 2020 to 2030, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Electricians.

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20 construction industry trends to watch in 2020

Building Radar

A subgroup of artificial intelligence is machine learning: computer systems “learn” from data based on statistical methods, so that they no longer need to be programmed. They also help to compensate for the lack of skilled workers. Especially when the health of workers is at stake, the use of robots is extremely useful.