Interest rates have tremendous and resounding impacts on the construction industry. High interest rates entail higher borrowing costs, and rising trends strain capital and operating costs. Altogether, these issues can make project financing difficult—everything from...
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How the 2024 Election Results Are Shaping the Construction Industry
The 2024 election results have set the construction industry on a path of both opportunity and challenge. With a Republican-led administration promising reduced regulations, tax cuts, and increased infrastructure investment, many in the industry are optimistic about...
What Is the Employment Outlook for Utility Construction for the Rest of 2024?
The utility construction sector is experiencing a significant upswing in the latter half of 2024. As demand for infrastructure improvements and renewable energy projects continues to grow, so does the need for skilled workers. With investments in infrastructure...
Invenergy $220M Solar Panel Production Plant Will Create 150 Union Construction Jobs
In recent news, the company Invenergy plans to build a large-scale solar panel production facility in Ohio which would mean a positive step forward for the renewable energy industry and renewable energy recruitment. Not only will this create a bundle of job...
Keeping Second Choice Candidates In Mind During The Hiring Process
We all want to choose the best person possible for the position we are filling, but sometimes we have to look beyond that. You may find that one candidate may stick out during the hiring process as Simone Biles initially did during the Olympics. But looking past that,...