An experienced Boston-area commercial real estate developer, Michael Snedeker serves as the executive vice president of Elite Building Corp. Committed to staying informed in his field, Michael Snedeker keeps an eye on all of the factors that impact the construction industry.
As of August 2018, more than 250,000 construction jobs were available nationwide. Forecasters expect that trend to continue into the next year, as the labor shortage in the construction industry has some employers trying different approaches to attract and retain workers.
Some companies are offering full-time employment to construction workers instead of hiring them as independent contractors. These positions include perks such as health insurance, paid vacations, and yearly pay raises.
Unemployment as a whole in the United States is at low levels. As long as this trend continues, the supply of jobs in the construction industry should outpace demand. Experts predict that companies will need to continue finding new ways to attract workers to the construction field in 2019.
As of August 2018, more than 250,000 construction jobs were available nationwide. Forecasters expect that trend to continue into the next year, as the labor shortage in the construction industry has some employers trying different approaches to attract and retain workers.
Some companies are offering full-time employment to construction workers instead of hiring them as independent contractors. These positions include perks such as health insurance, paid vacations, and yearly pay raises.
Unemployment as a whole in the United States is at low levels. As long as this trend continues, the supply of jobs in the construction industry should outpace demand. Experts predict that companies will need to continue finding new ways to attract workers to the construction field in 2019.
