Articles by Kit Dickinson

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Why Skilled Technicians Are Harder Than Ever to Keep

Construction hiring has outpaced overall private-sector job growth for more than a decade, but the labor pool hasn't grown fast enough to meet demand.

Kit Dickinson

August 13, 2026

ADP Research reports that workers hired within the previous three months represented 3.6% of construction employment on average between 2019 and 2025. In 2026, that share has climbed to 4.6%, suggesting that hiring activity is accelerating. Even so, bringing new people through the door is only part of the workforce challenge. As competition for experienced talent intensifies, contractors must focus not only on attracting workers but also on creating reasons for them to stay.