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We all know the stats: there is a 55% shortage of plumbers for the amount of available work. The plumber labor shortage is pressing, and it has only become more so post-pandemic as demand surges. [...]

When adults ask kids what they want to be when they grow up, there are a few standard answers: doctor, firefighter, police officer, astronaut, ballet dancer, pro athlete, Superman. What child [...]

If the struggle to find skilled labor is affecting you, take some consultation in the fact that you are not alone. Cold comfort, we know! Labor shortages have been making headlines lately, and the [...]

The labor market ebbs and flows, but one trend we are seeing consistently is a shortage of workers in the skilled trades. Referring to it as a “trend” may be disingenuous; in fact, it has become a [...]

These days, you hear a lot about the power of college. The reality, though, is that a college education isn’t for everyone. For many people, entering the skilled trades is the perfect way to make [...]

According to the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction sector in Florida is absolutely booming, growing by nearly 63% over the past two years in some cases. Most contractors [...]

2020 was a tough year for nearly every industry. The COVID-19 pandemic led to millions of job losses, the closing of thousands of businesses, and massive unemployment across industry lines. Today, [...]

Florida may experience plenty of sun throughout the year. Still, it’s also one of the few states that routinely experience tropical storms and hurricanes from June to November every single year [...]

Hurricane season officially begins on June first each year, so the beginning of summer is the best time to start thinking about how to secure a construction site in the event of a hurricane. The [...]

You put in lots of time and hard work to make it through trade school. Congratulations! The next step forward is to find the perfect job. Making that leap, though, is a bit bigger than you ever [...]