A 50% decline in construction job openings has the industry's leading economists scratching their heads. Here's what may be driving the sudden slowdown

The share of women in construction is steadily rising, but according to those working in the skilled trades, addressing these problems with the recruitment process could bring in an even larger pool of talented, diverse workers

Years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans continue to prioritize a healthy work-life balance, which is why many are still moving out of cities and working from home

Stigma and sexism are keeping the number of women in the skilled trades from growing

The Professional Women in Building Council of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri sponsors the class to teach young adults proper manners and professional skills

Students at North Technical High School, in St. Louis, recently signed their letters of intent to launch their careers in the skilled trades

The residential construction sector added over 5,000 new jobs in January, but the labor market still has a lot of ground to cover to bounce back from a decades-old deficit

The number of unfilled construction jobs at the close of 2022 was the third highest on record, and contractors could have even more difficulty attracting skilled workers in 2023

Contractors are having the most difficulty filling open positions that require leadership or experience in the trades, according to a recent survey by the Associated General Contractors of America