Tag Archives: specialty trades
ABC Survey: Contractors Invest $1.6 Billion Annually in Workforce Development

According to the Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) 2019 Workforce Development Survey, ABC member contractors invest approximately $1.6 billion annually in workforce development. Trade and specialty contractors, including contract glaziers, account for $1.3 billion (83%) of those investments. The survey … Continue reading
Construction Spending and Employment Up from Year Ago

Glass and glazing-related construction spending is up on a year-over-year basis despite edging down slightly in March compared to February, according to analysis by Key Media & Research (KMR) of new Census Bureau Data. Meanwhile, the most recent jobs report … Continue reading
Industry Employment Still on the Up

Construction employment numbers related to the glass and glazing industry were positive in September, according to recently released data by the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics. The nonresidential specialty trade contractors and nonresidential building categories—which include glaziers, iron workers and … Continue reading
Construction Employment Lifted by Specialty Trades

Nonresidential specialty trade contractors, which includes contract glaziers, led the charge for a construction employment increase in June, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The segment added 11,000 jobs from May and 54,300 compared to June 2016, for … Continue reading
Washington Takes Aim at Skilled Labor Concerns

The construction industry, particularly in specialty trades such as glass and glazing, has plenty of work on its plate. The question is whether it can continue to meet demand with a shortage in skilled labor and quality craft workers. Both … Continue reading