Industry Insights

Insights into how the construction industry manages its workforce.

When President Donald Trump took office on January 20, 2025, a wave of economic changes quickly followed. One of the most impactful was the announcement of increased tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico. This has sparked concerns about how these tariffs will affect businesses at home.

Construction has long been a male-dominated industry. Men currently make up nearly 90% of all workers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Yet women are making strides. As the industry continues to struggle with filling positions, more women are being considered.

Celebrating the women working in construction is important. Recognizing the impact women make in the industry acknowledges their essential roles but also promotes the opportunities available to others.

The software-as-a-service model—better known as SaaS—combines technology tools with the support necessary for customers to use them effectively. As a SaaS company, Arcoro is equally focused on software and service, and that’s why Customer Service Week is an important week on our company calendar. When our knowledgeable customer service representative support our software users, customers have a better understanding of how to use technology to solve their biggest HR issues.

Key Findings on the Industry’s Strategies for Recruiting, Retention and Workforce Management

Your HR staff is responsible for many tasks required to effectively manage your workforce. Between compensation benefits, recruitment, training, performance management, payroll and keeping employees engaged, HR has a lot on their plate.

The construction industry is a driving force behind the country’s growth. More than 8 million construction employees create nearly $2.1 trillion worth of structures each year, making construction one of the largest customers for manufacturing, mining and a variety of other services, according to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

September is suicide prevention awareness month and Construction Suicide Prevention Week is Sept. 9-13, 2024, making it the ideal time to discuss suicide risks with your employees.

Every day Arcoro supports the needs of the construction industry with our HR solutions that help companies hire, manage and grow their workforces. As a result, we’re keenly aware of the issues the industry faces and we’re constantly working with our customers to help solve those challenges.