New Survey Finds Education is a Priority for Next Gen Construction Professionals
A recent DeWalt survey found 48% of US contractors prioritize training of new recruits followed by contingency planning and resilient supply chain solutions.
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NAHB Provides Resources for Recruitment
As the construction labor shortage continues to negatively impact the industry, the National Home Builder’s Association (NAHB) released updated resources that can be utilized as recruiting tools for the trades.
Construction Labor Shortage Woes Continue in 2021
2020 Figures show the construction industry will need an additional 430,000 workers in 2021.
More Women Take Up Trades as a Career
A recent survey of high school students found that almost as many young women as men were considering a career in the trades. Working on their own home improvement projects had sparked an interest in remodeling and renovation, according to the study. There have been a number of contributing factors to an increase of women …
West Fraser Completes Acquisition of Norbord
VANCOUVER, BC and TORONTO, ON — February 1, 2021 — West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (“West Fraser”) (TSX and NYSE: WFG) and Norbord Inc. (“Norbord”) today jointly announce that they have completed the previously announced transaction (the “Transaction”) whereby West Fraser has acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Norbord (the “Norbord …
