Diversity

Five Reasons to Hire Older Workers—and How to Keep Them

To make up for the gap in available talent, construction executives must look to project managers and superintendents in the 58-to-64 age range. Fortunately, there are numerous benefits to hiring older workers.

Software as an Inclusivity Tool

by Lauren Pinch | Jan 31, 2020
Diversity | Technology

Construction Executive talked with Jenny Moshea, director of technology at Sellen, a Seattle-based construction company, about how implementation of technology early in the project can effectively bridge workforce gaps, create efficiencies and drive greater diversity in the industry.

Move Beyond the Ratio and Embrace Diversity

Progress is hard and sometimes messy but, by leaning into friction, the construction industry will advance and reap the many benefits of diversity and inclusion. Be brave, take the first step and embrace the challenge.

How Contractors Can Support Women in the Workforce

Taking steps to support women in the workplace is just good business. Implementing these benefits and policies will not only appeal to women but also to the rest of the staff.

The Future of Construction Depends on High-School Students

By partnering with schools and reaching out to students, contractors can capitalize on the next generation of “new-collar workers” who have the technical aptitude and soft skills to lead the construction industry into the future.

Take a Holistic Approach to Address the Skills Gap in Construction

Construction businesses can attract and nurture talent to help close the current skills gap by offering robust apprenticeship programs, working as an industry to promote construction careers, providing a clear path to growth for current employees and focusing on creating a diverse workforce.

Optimize a Workforce With Millennial, Gen X and Baby Boomer Employees

Organizations that provide nurturing work environments and training opportunities that allow Gen Xers and Millennials to grow professionally together will thrive and become a force for positive change.

Avoid Concentrations to Maintain a Diverse, Successful Construction Company

by Robert Mercado, Christopher Sisk | Oct 10, 2019
Business Development | Diversity | Markets

To mitigate risk, it is vital that contractors diversify where possible and actively manage potential concentration issues.

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Five Reasons to Hire Older Workers—and How to Keep Them

Software as an Inclusivity Tool

Move Beyond the Ratio and Embrace Diversity

How Contractors Can Support Women in the Workforce

The Future of Construction Depends on High-School Students

Take a Holistic Approach to Address the Skills Gap in Construction

Optimize a Workforce With Millennial, Gen X and Baby Boomer Employees

Avoid Concentrations to Maintain a Diverse, Successful Construction Company

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