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Giving All a Seat at the Table

by Maggie Murphy | Oct 5, 2020
Community | Culture | Departments

Founded in 1946, family-owned Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) has a mission of building trust, communities and people, while focusing on projects that enhance communities where they live and work.

Attracting and Keeping Talent for the New and Next Normal

Here’s how contractors build their brand to increase retention amid a disruption like COVID-19.

A Roundtable Interview on Building Trust

by Construction Executive | Oct 1, 2020
Culture | Job Interview | Nuts + Bolts | People

How do you establish trust among disparate employees?

The Secret to Success Is Doing Things a Little Bit Differently

Construction companies will find that doing things a little bit differently can make a huge difference in their success—and help ensure a lasting legacy.

Combat Exclusion in the Workplace With Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Exclusion happens everywhere—especially in the workplace where people spend a large portion of their time—and it is important that businesses create inclusive environments where employees can thrive.

Develop Emotional Intelligence to Increase Leadership Skills Among Uncertainty

Employee wellbeing is eroding due to COVID-19 and political and social concerns. What is needed is authentic, open communication. Now is the time to break old habits and start talking with managers and employees, person to person.

Aligning Subcontractors’ Safety Culture With the General Contractor’s

How can general contractors ensure their subcontractors’ safety culture aligns with expectations? Due diligence and active leadership are critical to align safety cultures, ensuring a safe work experience for all.

Three Ways Leaders Can Ruin Company Culture

When forming the desired company culture, leaders’ influence can be positive and constructive or damaging and destructive. Consider these mistakes construction leaders often make that can ruin a company’s culture.

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The Secret to Success Is Doing Things a Little Bit Differently

Combat Exclusion in the Workplace With Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Develop Emotional Intelligence to Increase Leadership Skills Among Uncertainty

Aligning Subcontractors’ Safety Culture With the General Contractor’s

Three Ways Leaders Can Ruin Company Culture

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