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Where Did The American Construction Worker Go?

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Some businesses are having difficulty filling skilled labor positions, which in turn is preventing some delays in the completion of projects, according to the Bureau of Labor and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). A place that can offer them a good life, with a profitable future. Why is this happening now?

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Housing Outlook: Is This a Recession … or Not?

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“I think we can confidently say we're now in a housing recession,” says Robert Dietz, chief economist and SVP for Economics and Housing Policy for the National Association of Home Builders ( NAHB ). NAHB Chairman’s Message: Members Urge Action on Housing Crisis. Lessons Learned From Previous Housing Market Disruptions.

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HBI President Ed Brady’s Call to Action to Solve the Construction Industry’s Labor Shortage

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At the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando last month, Ed Brady, president of the Home Builders Institute (HBI)—the educational arm of the national Association of Home Builders ( NAHB )—led the call to action for solving the housing industry’s chronic skilled labor shortage. . NAHB Launches Diversity Compact to Expand Opportunities.

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