US construction employment in decline despite ‘near-record’ job vacancies

The US construction sector shed 9,000 jobs in March, the first fall in employment since January 2022 according to a report by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

Job hunters dry up amid economic uncertainty

Construction industry job vacancies have slowed this year but the number of applicants for new jobs has fallen even more sharply.

US records highest-ever construction vacancies amid pleas for federal help

US contractors have sent up a flare asking for government help after job vacancies hit the highest number since records began. Analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated… The post US records highest-ever construction vacancies amid pleas for federal help appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Balfour Beatty Vinci announces 3,000 jobs in the West Midlands for HS2

Balfour Beatty Vinci (BBV) is looking to fill 3,000 job vacancies in the West Midlands to support the delivery of HS2 over the next four years. The joint venture, which also runs the Balfour Beatty Vinci Skills Academy in Birmingham, said that this recruitment drive… The post Balfour Beatty Vinci announces 3,000 jobs in the West Midlands for HS2 appeared first on Construction News.

Kier to host West Midlands construction recruitment day

Kier has announced that it is hosting its first in-person construction recruitment day of 2022 in the West Midlands, as it looks to fill over 100 job vacancies. The post Kier to host West Midlands construction recruitment day appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.