Hiring
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Trades
AI hiring platforms are already connecting tradespeople, but the real work starts now.
A plumber in rural Ohio, whose hands are calloused from years of pipefitting, now finds his next job not through a local network, but through an AI algorithm that matched him with a client 200 miles a
Rick Donovan·September 16, 2026

Industry
AI automation impact on skilled trades jobs is booming, but talent pathways lag
The average time-to-hire for a skilled trades worker has now reached 56 days, two days longer than for desk-based professionals, signaling a profound shift in labor market demand.
Rick Donovan·July 9, 2026

Services
Top 10 Homeowner Mistakes Hiring Landscaping Contractors
Homeowners in 2026 frequently face demands for full upfront payments for seasonal landscaping, only for contractors to disappear or add unexpected fees.
Scott Ramirez·June 7, 2026

Trades
GISI Consulting Group plans to hire 1,000 by 2026 using AI
GISI Consulting Group plans to hire 1,000 new project managers and leaders by the end of 2026, even as it aims to equip all 10,000 employees with AI tools, according to Construction Dive .
Rick Donovan·May 28, 2026