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Labor Day dates back to 1882, recognizing the American workers contributions to the country’s social and economic achievements. Today, many see Labor Day as a countdown to a long weekend, an opportunity to soak in the final days of summer, the unofficial end marked by barbeques and parades. But there is more to this day. There is immense pressure on our industry to build bigger, build faster, build better. And it’s getting harder. Labor shortages, supply chain delays and rising costs are all challenges that feel insurmountable. Arguably the greatest loss is “craft flight” as our most talented craftspeople retire or grow weary and leave. But we keep going. We keep building. It’s time for us to celebrate and honor the men and women who show up on our sites every day and make great buildings possible. They are our most important resource fashioning the communities our lives revolve around. They carry the load, often quite literally, of these projects. With callused hands and a deft touch they craft these structures. With boot-clad feet they move our sites. To these workers, to our trade partners, this Labor Day, we celebrate you! We thank you for your hard work. We deeply appreciate you. We couldn’t do it without you. We don’t say it enough. Happy Labor(er’s) Day, brothers and sisters.