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The Shortage Gets Shorter: Industry to Lose 1.2 Million Workers This Year

by Construction Executive | May 4, 2022
Careers | Economy | Total Human Health | Training | Workforce

An estimated 1.2 million construction workers will leave their jobs to work in other industries in 2022.

Technologies Taking Prefab to New Heights

by Emily Newton | May 3, 2022
Markets | Project Delivery

Prefabrication thrives in the digital age, where technology powers the future of construction.

Future-Proof Construction With Technology

by Amit Baria | May 3, 2022
Business Development | Finance | Technology

Time and money invested now in tech advancements will seem inconsequential over time.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Down 1% in March; Recession Could Be Around the Corner

by ABC | May 3, 2022
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

National nonresidential construction spending was down 0.8% in March.

Contech Meets Fintech

by Lauren Pesola | May 3, 2022
Finance | Technology

After years of trailing other industries, construction is finally getting serious about technology—financial and otherwise.

Skills That Belong on Every CEO’s Personal Development Plan

by Pamela A. Scott | May 3, 2022
Business Development | Careers | Leadership | Training | Workforce

Even experienced CEOs need a professional development plan and coaching to grow in their role.

Where’s the Industry’s Workforce Coming From…

by Michael D. Bellaman | May 1, 2022
ABCs | Business | Business Development | CEO Insights

...and why enter the construction industry?

News Briefs: May 2022

by Construction Executive | May 1, 2022
Business | News Briefs | Nuts + Bolts | Productivity

Worker shortage, ransomware, carbon cleaning and more.
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