The Omaha Joint Electrical Training Center paused acceptance of new apprenticeship applications effective September 1, 2026.
Category - Labor
Contractors, Contractors, Labor, News
Construction Employment Outlook: Strong Demand Meets New Risks Heading Into Fall
Construction enters fall with 8.34 million workers, low unemployment and strong nonresidential hiring, but policy and project risks could slow growth.
Retirements are expected to account for much of construction’s 2026 worker demand, making knowledge transfer and succession planning more urgent.
Construction job openings rose sharply in June while industry hiring remained uneven, highlighting the gap between available work and available...
Contractors, Data Centers, Labor, News
Construction Unemployment Falls to 3.7% as Contractors Compete for Experienced Workers
The construction unemployment rate fell to 3.7% in July, tightening the available labor pool while nonresidential hiring continued to grow.
