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A How-To Guide for Recruiting Millennials to Construction

Construction companies are more than builders; they are developers of people. They should keep evolving their recruiting approach, so as the industry continues to change they are prepared.

Bridging the Gap Between Old and New Schools of Construction

By embracing the strengths and weaknesses of all generations working in construction, construction companies can ensure they have the adequate skilled manpower to lead construction projects successfully.

Understanding the Challenges of Recruiting New Workers to the Construction Industry

A recent study found most contractors believe the industry is widely misunderstood by those outside of it, which hampers efforts to draw people into careers in construction.

Five Ways Construction Companies Can Work More Closely With Students

It's up to construction company executives to figure out new ways to get young adults and recent graduates excited about construction as a possible career, and modeling successful outreach programs and partnerships can be a great start.

Improve Your Business by Hiring Women of Color

Increasing diversity in construction is the way of the future that benefits the industry and the women of color that are employed. The need for labor in the construction industry has never been greater, and women of color can help address the gaps in the workforce.

Number of Women in Construction Rises, but Underrepresentation Persists

by Joanna Masterson | Apr 10, 2019
Diversity | Training | Workforce

The number of women working in construction trades increased 17.6 percent between 2017 and 2018, rising to more than a quarter of a million women (276,000), according to new analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research.

Female Engineers Accelerate Construction Productivity

Having women identify a career in STEM as their passion should be encouraged and embraced, so they too may alter the landscape of the world we live in, one construction project at a time.

ABC Announces 2018 Excellence in Construction Award Winners

by Maggie Murphy | Mar 29, 2019
Business | Diversity | Project Delivery | Total Human Health

Associated Builders and Contractors honored 92 projects collectively worth nearly $3.7 billion at the 29th annual Excellence in Construction® Awards gala during ABC Convention 2019 in Long Beach, California. The EIC awards program is the industry’s leading competition that honors both general and specialty contractors for innovative and high-quality merit shop construction projects.

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A How-To Guide for Recruiting Millennials to Construction

Bridging the Gap Between Old and New Schools of Construction

Understanding the Challenges of Recruiting New Workers to the Construction Industry

Five Ways Construction Companies Can Work More Closely With Students

Improve Your Business by Hiring Women of Color

Number of Women in Construction Rises, but Underrepresentation Persists

Female Engineers Accelerate Construction Productivity

ABC Announces 2018 Excellence in Construction Award Winners

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