Government Classification and Occupation Distribution
The government's system for classifying occupations shows that the construction industry employs workers in about 390 occupations. Out of these, only 28 are construction trades, yet they account for almost two-thirds of the construction labor force. The other one-third of workers are in various off-site activities.Construction Trades with High Immigrant Concentration
Immigrants are particularly concentrated in construction trades essential for home building, such as plasterers and stucco masons, where 61% are of foreign-born origin. Roofers have 52% immigrant workers, painters 51%, and carpet/floor/tile installers 45%. These trades require less formal education but face high labor shortages in surveys.The Two Most Prevalent Construction Occupations
Laborers and carpenters are the two most prevalent construction occupations, accounting for over a quarter of the construction labor force. A third of all carpenters and 42% of construction laborers are foreign-born. These trades consistently register some of the highest labor shortages in relevant surveys.Immigrant Presence in Different States
More than half (53%) of the three million immigrant construction workers reside in the four most populous states in the U.S. - California, Texas, Florida, and New York. California and Texas have over half a million foreign-born construction workers each, accounting for over a third (35%) of all immigrant construction workers combined. Florida and New York combined account for an additional 18%. In states like New Jersey (40% in 2023), Nevada (36%), and Maryland (36%), the reliance on immigrant labor is also significant. In Georgia, Connecticut, North Carolina, Virginia, Arizona, Massachusetts, and Illinois, more than a quarter of construction workers are foreign-born. At the other end, seven states have a share of immigrant workers of less than 5%.Immigrant Source Regions
While most states draw the majority of immigrant foreign-born workers from the Americas, Hawaii relies more on Asian immigrants. European immigrants are a significant source of construction labor in New York, New Jersey, and Illinois.Empowering the Construction Sector with Tech Expertise
ConCntric's Role and Vision
Steve Dell’Orto, the founder and CEO of ConCntric, a preconstruction management and collaboration platform, emphasizes the importance of the group. "Our goal is to establish a platform where industry innovators can mutually support each other, collaborate on revolutionary ideas, and uplift the construction sector as a whole," he states. With 26 years of experience in the construction industry and a former regional executive officer at Clark Construction, Dell’Orto brings valuable insights. He further adds that "Built by Builders" focuses on construction industry technology development based on "real-world experience and a profound understanding of what builders truly require."Other Founding Members and Their Platforms
Other founding members of "Built by Builders" include the founders and CEOs of Document Crunch, a contract and document compliance platform; Clearstory, a change order management platform; Togal.AI, an artificial intelligence-based estimation platform; ProjectMark, a construction customer relationship management platform; SALUS, a safety management software; Kaster, a trade subcontractor management platform; and PLOT, a worksite procurement and delivery tool. Each of these platforms plays a crucial role in different aspects of the construction process.Group's Expansion Plans
Dell’Orto mentioned that the group anticipates adding more construction technology firm leaders as members in the coming months. This expansion is driven by the conversations he had with customers, who recognized the value of having someone with hands-on construction industry experience. "Building that experience into a usable tool made a significant difference. It's truly about elevating the industry," he said.Upcoming Initiatives
The group is actively planning to launch a dedicated website and the first in a series of webinars, which have already been announced on ConCntric's website. These initiatives will further enhance the group's reach and impact, providing a platform for industry professionals to connect, learn, and grow.Uncover the Reasons Behind the Plunge in Agricultural Equipment Sales
Tractor Sales
In November 2024, total farm tractor sales reached 11,003, a decrease of 14.5% compared to 12,876 sold in November 2023. Year-to-date, the figure stands at 200,138, down 13.4% from 231,089 last year. The inventory of total farm tractors began at 118,873 in November.
Breaking down tractor sales by horsepower range reveals interesting trends. For 2WD sub-40-hp tractors, sales in November 2024 were down 10.4%, with 7,040 sold this year compared to 7,860 last year. Year-to-date, 125,567 tractors have been sold in this category, a 14.5% decrease from 146,816 at the same time last year. The inventory of 2WD sub-40-hp tractors began at 74,106 in November.
Sales for 2WD 40- to 100-hp tractors in November were down 13.6%, with 3,009 sales this year and 3,484 last year. Year-to-date, 49,796 tractors have been sold in this category, a 10% decrease from 55,346 last year. The inventory of 2WD 40- to 100-hp tractors began at 33,659 in November.
For 2WD 100-plus-hp tractors, sales in November were down 37%, with 787 sales this year compared to 1,250 last year. Year-to-date, 20,774 tractors have been sold in this category, a 16.4% decrease from 24,859 last year. The inventory of 2WD 100-plus-hp tractors began at 10,377 in November.
Sales for 4WD tractors were down 40.8% in November, with 167 sales this year and 282 last year. Year to date, 4,001 tractors have been sold in this category, a 1.6% decrease from 4,068 last year. The inventory of 4WD tractors began at 731 in November.
Combine Sales
In November, sales for self-propelled combines were down 46.7%, with 145 sales this year compared to 272 last year. Year-to-date, 5,120 combines have been sold as of November, a 24.1% decrease from 6,746 at the same time last year. The inventory of self-propelled combines began at 1,070 in November.