New studies have shown that construction workers who lost their jobs after the global economic crisis are struggling to get back on track. While some workers found a new job fairly quickly, others were not so lucky. Read more about Construction Workers Still Struggling After Economic Recession
Former Minnesota governor passed Minnesota's Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit into law in 2010. It is only now that construction workers are beginning to reap the rewards of this tax break. This piece of law will be responsible for creating thousands of jobs in the next few years.
The construction industry in New York has been relatively stable in 2011. Unfortunately this is likely to be coming to an end soon. There are to be some drastic spending and jobs cuts in 2013. This information has recently been released by the New York Building Congress. Read more about New York Construction Industry Prepares for Lack of Work in 2013
As originally reported in USA Today, September 2011 was a relatively good month for the construction industry. The construction industry added some 26,000 jobs in that month which would appear to be the largest increase in over half a year. This article tells me there is still a glimmer of hope for those who are in the industry - contractors, masons, dry-wallers, and other professionals might be in for a few months of increase. Let's just all hope that things pick up.
It’s no wonder that construction jobs were on the decline in April, with all of the incredible weather we had. Between the tornadoes, fires, earthquakes, and every other natural disaster that hit the planet, there really wasn’t much time to build much—let alone much space where things could be built safely.
That said, perhaps May and June will see a rise in such jobs. On average, summer months usually do provide an increase in jobs for those in the construction field, and though all of that damage was terrible, maybe carpenters can pick up some work out of the tragedy. Read more about Construction Jobs Decline in April
If you or someone close to you is laid off, there’s a way that you can earn some extra money without disqualifying yourself for your unemployment check. A lot of the workmen that I know do not spend that much time on the computer. This is very unfortunate, as many construction workers get laid off. Even if it’s only temporary, some people feel like they have lost their identity when they can no longer perform their skill.
If you’re waiting to get the call to go back to work, why not spend some of that free time selling stuff on Ebay? I bet that there are a lot of things in your house that you no longer use, but could fetch you some money by putting them up for bids. Read more about Laid off? Bring in some extra money without risking your unemployment.
One of the very few positives that has come with our baby-stepping economy is the newfound affordability of tools. When times were good and everyone was working, hands tools and power tools were still selling for top dollar. This is no longer the case; there is not much demand for tools when the people who use them are laid off.
I needed a 2’ non-magnetic level. I shouldn’t say that I needed it, but there have been many times that my levels were not ideal for a given situation. I’d looked at getting a new one before, but I had never bought one. I could do a lot more with $30. Read more about This Bostitch Level shows Flaws... in our Nation
Whether you 
are in construction or not, you have probably seen commercials for technical schools that promise to turn you into an electrician, plumber, or any other skilled trade. They make their programs sound excellent, but they’re not giving you the whole story. Allow me to set some things straight.
First off, as for the quality of education, I’m sure that many of these schools do produce quality workmen. They ought to, considering the fact that these programs can cost in excess of $10,000. What they’re not telling you, though, is that you may be able to take these same classes in a state vocational school for much less. Read more about The Truth about Private Technical Schools
The Lenox 10771 Gold Locking Tradesman Utility Knife is a great tool for any workman, no matter the trade. This is a well-made little utility knife for those of you who do not want to carry a full sized Stanley knife.
This knife has a well balanced feel that the $2 folding razor knives do not. As it is a Lenox knife, it features a quick change for the razor blade. Switching blades is no hassle, as it is done in two easy steps, without needing a screwdriver. First, the knife is opened half way. The user then presses the button in back of the blade, pulls out the old blade, and puts in the new one. Read more about Lenox Gold Locking Utility Knife
As the daughter of a carpenter, I’ve been around construction work all my life, and I picked up a few tips along the way I’d like to share. Read more about Tips for New Construction Workers
