Residential construction is bright spot in jobs report, but more workers start to stay home
Construction has been deemed essential by the federal government, but a growing number of residential construction workers are pulling back, worried about catching the coronavirus......»»
New home construction on tap for fast-growing Leander
Two Houston developers are behind the project, which would add a few hundred homes to a fast-growing suburb of Austin. At the end of this report, check out a list of volume homebuilders in the Austin metro......»»
Amazon Workers Turn To Bots To Snatch Precious Time-Off Slots Before Colleagues: Report
Amazon workers are reportedly using bots to secure coveted time-off slots, raising fresh concerns about the impact of technology on jobs. read more.....»»
Airlines agree to revised terminal construction plan at O"Hare
The O'Hare 21 modernization program could create nearly 100,000 jobs by 2033 and generate more than $2 in economic return for every dollar invested, a recent report found......»»
The highest-paid jobs in local construction and real estate
Less than 4% of Massachusetts workers are in construction, and a small fraction work in real estate, yet they’re responsible for all the new projects on the skyline. Here’s a breakdown of the highest-paid and the most common jobs in those industries......»»
A national shortage of construction workers is driving high home prices. The industry is struggling to fill the gap.
A major shortage of constru.....»»
Tiny home village for Milwaukee veterans could see 2025 start if at least $1M is raised
Construction on a Milwaukee neighborhood with 40 tiny homes for veterans could begin as soon as spring 2025, but Veterans Community Project needs to raise at least $1 million before work can begin......»»
"Hard Crash": Construction Jobs In Philadelphia Set To Plunge As Residential Projects Hit A Wall
"Hard Crash": Construction Jobs In Philadelphia Set To P.....»»
Report: PacifiCorp again set to cut pay for some employees who choose to work from home
PacifiCorp had broached the idea of aggressively suggesting workers return to the office last fall......»»
Economic Report: Construction on new homes retreats as builders grapple with supply-chain headaches
Permitting activity moved higher, an indication that home builders expect the strong demand for housing to continue......»»
A sociologist explains how Joe Biden"s jobs plan will give child and home care workers the support they need
Care workers overall earn 18% less than other essential workers, and the average salary for home care and personal ai.....»»
KPMG, Costco among Orlando"s 9 biggest office deals so far this year
These add up to thousands of jobs and are a bright spot in an otherwise uncertain office real estate market......»»
Local demand for construction workers remains high amid U.S. labor shortage
It's estimated that the Austin metro will be short nearly 3,000 workers in trade occupations over the next decade, including construction positions, according to a recent report by Workforce Solutions.....»»
NewsWatch: This is the ‘greatest threat’ to Big Tech’s S&P 500 dominance, Goldman says
U.S. stocks look set for a mixed start to the week, after the Dow and S&P 500 closed at record highs on Friday despite a weaker than expected April jobs report......»»
Need to Know: This is the ‘greatest threat’ to Big Tech’s S&P 500 dominance, Goldman says
U.S. stocks look set for a mixed start to the week, after the Dow and S&P 500 closed at record highs on Friday despite a weaker than expected April jobs report......»»
The jobs report reveals two very different Americas
The figures show a stark divide among workers, both in their ability to get jobs and hang onto them during the pandemic......»»
The April jobs report reveals two very different Americas
The figures show a stark divide among workers, both in their ability to get jobs and hang onto them during the pandemic......»»
April jobs report to shine light on emerging tension: Availability of U.S. workers
A growing fight between the White House and Republicans over workers and incentives has cast a new light on the labor market......»»
April jobs report to shine light on emerging tension: Availability of U.S. workers
A growing fight between the White House and Republicans over workers and incentives has cast a new light on the labor market......»»
Stocks open higher after ADP jobs report
U.S. stocks opened higher at the start of Wednesday as investors sifted through a private-sector payrolls report s.....»»
Netflix Staring At A Big Customer Churn, Deloitte Report Finds: What You Should Know
Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) added more than 200 million subscribers last year, partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic which forced people to stay at home, but the streamer and its rivals face a customer churn, according to a report by Deloitte. read more.....»»