Posted on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Construction Industry
The U.S. construction industry is staring down one of its most severe challenges in decades: a deepening labor shortage that threatens to stall housing development, infrastructure projects, and economic growth. As a lumber supplier serving builders, contractors, and remodelers across the region, we've seen firsthand how workforce gaps delay projects, drive up costs, and limit what our customers...
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Tagged:tradesmen, skilled trades
Posted on Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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History
In recognition of America 250—the nation's semiquincentennial marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence in 1776—it's a perfect moment to celebrate the skilled hands that literally built the foundations of the United States. While political leaders drafted documents and generals led armies, carpenters and master builders constructed the homes, halls, churches, and public buildings...
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Tagged:lumber, Pennsylvania, tradesmen, history, nostalgia, skilled trades, America 250
Posted on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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Construction Industry
In an era dominated by college-prep curricula and standardized testing, many high school students graduate without ever touching a tool, building a project, or learning a practical trade. Shop class—once a staple of American education, teaching skills like woodworking, welding, auto repair, and metalworking—has largely vanished from schools. But as labor shortages plague the trades and questions...
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Tagged:installer, contractor, home improvement, local economy, small business, remodel, hiring, personnel, employment, tradesmen, jobs, skilled trades
Posted on Monday, December 16, 2024
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Hiring Home Improvement
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Construction Industry
As the United States navigates through a dynamic economic landscape, one sector stands at a critical juncture: the construction industry. With a significant portion of the workforce approaching retirement, there's an urgent call for young individuals to step into the realm of skilled trades. Here’s why this move could be pivotal for both the youth and the nation's infrastructure.The...
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Tagged:contractor, local economy, small business, hiring, personnel, employment, tradesmen, jobs, skilled trades