Articles Tagged with ''labor shortage''

The annual competition highlights the industry's top technicians while inspiring future generations to pursue careers in HVAC. 

As commercial building owners continue to navigate economic uncertainty, labor shortages and changing customer demands, retrofit and renovation work is becoming a key opportunity across the plumbing market. In this article, learn where the commercial market is headed and how manufacturers, wholesalers, and contractors can adapt.

The latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the construction sector added 33,000 jobs in January, bringing total construction employment to more than 8.3 million workers nationwide. The gain represents one of the largest monthly increases since mid-2023 and was driven largely by hiring among nonresidential specialty trade contractors.

Attracting women is only half the battle, retaining them is also a challenge. Many women leave the trades not because of the work itself, but because of a lack of support or growth opportunities. 

Supplyindustrycareers.com is a website created by ASA and targeted at job seekers to provide information about the variety of exciting and prosperous opportunities that exist within the industry. Project Talent conducts social media and email marketing campaigns to drive potential candidates to this site that receives about 4,000 visitors a month.

This program aims to elevate the profile of the supply industry as a dynamic, rewarding, and innovative career destination. The overarching goal is clear — amplify the industry's voice, attract fresh talent, and help ASA members grow their workforce through greater visibility and stronger branding.

The PHCP/PVF industry is facing challenges like a growing skills gap, an aging workforce, and rising demands for innovation. For ASA members, now is the ideal time to invest in the future by creating internship programs.

This initiative will focus on understanding key factors contributing to the skills gap, including workforce demographics, barriers to entry, and education and training opportunities. 

“American Plumber Stories,” a YouTube docuseries hosted by Craig Morgan, aims to promote plumbing as a career. Directed by Spencer Brown of Pfister, it has become a cultural symbol for the plumbing community, inspiring trade school teachers to incorporate it into their curriculum and receiving positive feedback for its impact.