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Recruiting Women Can Solve the Skilled Workforce Shortage

by Christy Crook | Aug 18, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

With workers in high demand, now is the time for more women to join the industry. A recent survey found nearly eight in 10 women in construction love their jobs. Despite these findings, only 10.9% of construction employees are women.

Get to Know Jamie Vanek, Vice President, Turner Strategic Technologies

by Construction Executive | Aug 12, 2021
Careers | Culture | People | Workforce

Jamie Vanek Vice President Turner Strategic Technologies  Norfolk, Virginia What qualities make a woman in construction successful? Clear communication and grit are essential to make it in this industry. Women have to work harder to [...]

Now Is the Time for More Women to Break Ground in Construction

by Melissa Uribes | Aug 12, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

As construction companies recruit more women who bring new skill sets into the field, now is the time for the industry to take notice and for women to take charge. Here are five areas that can help narrow the gender gap in construction.

Construction Is a Culture of Caring: Flintco

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | Aug 12, 2021
Culture | Departments | Organization Culture

“I will positively contribute to our culture and community.” That mindset is essential to the Flintco ethos, which embodies more than 110 years of service. Founded in 1908 by C.W. and Pauline Kelley Flint, a [...]

Women- and Minority-Owned Construction Firms Prosper From Public-Private Mentor Training Programs

by Scot Bennett | Aug 4, 2021
Diversity | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Through local partnerships, AEC companies are changing the narrative and increasing capacity by mentoring companies with the work ethic and desire to grow.

Improving Access to Health Care and Wellness Services for Construction Trade and Craft Workers

by Cal Beyer | Aug 4, 2021
Business | Organization Culture | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Contractors can reduce barriers that keep workers from seeking mental and medical health care services.

Turner Strategic Technologies’ Jamie Vanek

by Construction Executive | Jul 31, 2021
Culture | Job Interview | Nuts + Bolts | People

Jamie Vanek Vice President Turner Strategic Technologies Norfolk, Virginia

Look to the Past to Recruit for the Future

by Charlie Kimmel | Jul 20, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Recruitment strategies that have helped companies in the past can provide benefits to the next chapter of construction.
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