Labor Shortage
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Construction labor shortage impacts skilled trades, risking 2.1M unfilled jobs
By 2030, an estimated 2.
HVAC Industry Faces 110,000 Openings Amid Demand Surge
The United States' HVAC industry faces a deficit of roughly 110,000 unfilled technician positions.
88% of firms report worker difficulty, boosting initiatives
In the U.S. last year, nearly 600,000 jobs were posted for major skilled trades positions, yet only about 150,000 new workers entered through apprenticeship programs, creating a significant gap in the
Skilled trades shortage to increase costs for homeowners
Approximately $71 billion in taxes will be lost by 2030 due to vacant trade jobs, a stark indicator of the U.
Skilled trades shortage delays construction projects, raises costs.
By 2030, the United States anticipates 2.
Diverse tradespeople face high attrition despite joint programs
Nearly 70% of tradeswomen with children under 18 have left or considered leaving their careers due to difficulties finding reliable child care, according to Utah State University .
The $250 Million Wrench: A Data-Driven Analysis of the Skilled Trades Demand Surge
A powerful and growing skilled trades demand surge is reshaping the home services industry. A deep-dive analysis reveals the data behind the shortage and the major investments being made to fix it.
North Texas Heat Surge Highlights Growing Demand for Skilled Plumbing HVAC Trades
An unseasonably warm spring is putting HVAC systems to the test in North Texas, revealing the strain caused by a national shortage of skilled plumbing and HVAC professionals.
Beyond the Toolbox: Why the Growing Demand for Skilled Trades in Home Services Matters to You
Finding a plumber or electrician is getting harder. A reported 300,000 open jobs in construction signal a major shift in home services.