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Construction apprentice in a hard hat and high-vis vest being mentored by an experienced journeyman tradesperson at a job site at golden hour

Careers·12 min read

Construction Apprenticeships: The Complete Guide to Earning While You Learn

Get paid to learn a high-demand trade, graduate debt-free and earn $60K+ — your 2026 guide to construction apprenticeships, top programs and how to apply.

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Confident woman in a hard hat and high-vis vest holding blueprints at a construction site with steel framework in the background at golden hour

Careers·11 min read

Women in Construction: Breaking Barriers and Building Careers in 2026

Women are 11% of construction and rising fast. Explore the 2026 landscape, challenges, opportunities, and how the industry is becoming more inclusive.

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Construction worker in PPE reviewing a 3D BIM model on a tablet at a modern job site with solar panels and EV chargers in the background

Careers·11 min read

The Most In-Demand Construction Skills for 2026 and Beyond

From BIM and solar to soft skills and AI tools — the hard and soft construction skills employers will pay the most for in 2026 and how to develop them.

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Construction project manager in a hard hat and high-vis vest reviewing a Gantt chart on a tablet at a construction site with cranes at golden hour

Careers·11 min read

Construction Project Management for Beginners: A 2026 Guide

The 5 phases, core skills, software and career path — a 2026 beginner's guide to construction project management for tradespeople moving into leadership.

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Contractor in a hard hat reviewing insurance documents at a desk with a laptop and blueprints in a sunlit office

Contractors·10 min read

Understanding Construction Insurance: What Every Contractor Needs to Know

General liability, workers' comp, builder's risk, bonding and more — the essential construction insurance policies every contractor needs in 2026, with costs.

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Construction worker in a hard hat smiling and shaking hands with a hiring manager across an office desk with paperwork and blueprints

Careers·9 min read

How to Negotiate Better Pay as a Construction Worker in 2026

With 500K workers short and wages up 8–12%, leverage is yours. Learn how to research market rates, time the ask and negotiate raises, signing bonuses and benefits.

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Modern sustainable building under construction with rooftop solar panels, green living walls and workers installing eco-friendly systems at golden hour

Industry·10 min read

Green Building and Sustainable Construction: What Every Professional Should Know in 2026

LEED, net-zero, embodied carbon and the certifications that pay — your 2026 guide to green building practices, materials and skills reshaping construction.

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Construction workers in hard hats and high-vis vests on a Florida coastal job site at golden hour with palm trees, tower cranes and high-rises under construction

Careers·9 min read

Construction Jobs in Florida: Your Complete 2026 Guide

625,000+ workers, hurricane-driven demand and booming Miami, Orlando and Tampa metros — your 2026 guide to construction jobs, salaries and licensing in Florida.

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Construction workers in hard hats and high-vis vests on a Texas job site at golden hour with a downtown skyline and tower cranes in the background

Careers·9 min read

Construction Jobs in Texas: Your Complete 2026 Guide

800,000+ construction workers, 50,000+ open roles and booming data center, energy and manufacturing projects — your 2026 guide to construction jobs in Texas.

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