Construction and Skilled Labor Quarterly Report

Take a deeper look at the key trends that shaped the beginning of 2026 in our full Construction and Skilled Labor Report.

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The U.S. labor market entered Q1 2026 on more stable footing, with modest improvements in hiring activity following a slower close to 2025. Unemployment edged down slightly, and construction unemployment improved to just under 6%, signaling continued demand for skilled labor despite broader economic caution.

Take a deeper look at the key trends that shaped the beginning of 2026 in our full Construction and Skilled Labor Report.

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PeopleReady Skilled Trades is a specialized division of PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI). Since 1987, we have connected tradespeople and work across a wide range of trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, solar installations and more. Whether you need a single tradesperson or require a coordinated effort to dispatch skilled workers across multiple projects, we ensure you have the right people with the right tools, on-site and on time.