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Why More Young Women Should Pursue Careers in Construction

by Ellen Mair | Apr 16, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Through awareness and more partnership opportunities, contractors can connect with women of every age to bring them on board and provide a fulfilling career in construction.

Clemson University Named Overall Winner of ABC Construction Management Competition

by ABC | Apr 14, 2021
Careers | Culture | Project Management | Total Human Health | Training

Associated Builders and Contractors has announced the winners of its annual Construction Management Competition, held virtually for 12 teams of undergraduate students.

Build a Communication Roadmap for Construction

by Melanie Taplett | Apr 6, 2021
Careers | Organization Culture | Workforce

Communication planning charts the way to keep employees informed and a company on track.

ACV Enviro’s Kevin Sheppard

by Construction Executive | Apr 1, 2021
Culture | Job Interview | Nuts + Bolts | People

Kevin Sheppard Chief Development Officer ACV Enviro Boston

Build Success With Employee Engagement Across Multiple Departments

by Granger Hassmann | Apr 1, 2021
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Culture | Human Resources | Leadership | Organization Culture | Productivity | Risk Management | Workforce

Some forward-thinking firms are advocating an integrated approach that involves collaboration among preconstruction, operations, legal and risk management, and marketing departments.

Understanding the Risks of International Construction

by Denis Serkin, Nicole Markowitz | Mar 31, 2021
Business Development | Contracts | Organization Culture | Risk Management | Safety

Contractors operating outside the U.S. face different cultural, compliance and cultural risks, due to differences in contracts, design responsibilities, processes and procedures, and dispute resolution.

How Women Can Overcome Challenges to Working in Male-Dominated Industries

by Ladi Goldwire | Mar 30, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

With more groundbreaking women chipping away at gendered norms and leveling the playing field, the construction industry is taking bigger steps at becoming a more diverse and inclusive space for future generations.

Counter the Rising Number of Occupational Fatalities in Construction

by Joshua Jacobsen | Mar 12, 2021
Careers | Organization Culture | Wellness | Workforce

By focusing on community and increasing competency, contractors can address the increased stress among the workforce from the pandemic and reduce the risk of workforce fatalities.
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