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Earth Benders: R.J. Zavoral and Sons Inc. on Their History of Moving the Midwest

by Grace Calengor | Dec 12, 2025
Features | Careers | Culture | Leadership | Organization Culture | People | Top Story | Workforce

Minnesota-based contractor R.J. Zavoral and Sons isn’t just breaking ground—they’re moving it. And they’ve been doing so for nearly 75 years.

Building the Next Generation: Six Strategies for Managing a Younger Construction Workforce

by Kit Dickinson | Dec 11, 2025
Workforce | Careers | Education | Training | Young Professionals

It seems the construction industry is aging backwards. Make sure your company is poised for success as demographics shift.

Fair Trade: Skilled Trades Jobs Are Filling in Where Traditional Career Paths Are Lacking

by Bill Myers | Dec 3, 2025
Workforce | Careers | Departments | Education | Recruitment | Top Story | Training

College degrees were once the gold standard for career success, but the tides are turning. More Americans are choosing the trades—and that’s a good thing.

Construction Employment Rebounds in September

by ABC | Dec 3, 2025
Workforce | Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Young Professionals

Post-shutdown data still isn't in, but the construction workforce looked strong in September.

Move Over Bob, Construction Is for Girls!

by Construction Executive | Nov 20, 2025
Workforce | Careers | Education | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Young Professionals

More and more construction recruitment programs are targeting young women. Why is this one different?

JE Dunn’s Chris Peck

by Construction Executive | Oct 9, 2025
Careers | Culture | Job Interview | Nuts + Bolts | People | Workforce

Chris Peck loves flyfishing, plans to spend his retirement as a professor and is currently the senior vice president of JE Dunn's Dallas office.

Building Construction Workforce Stability Through Innovation and Collaboration

by Ray Catlin | Oct 2, 2025
Careers | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

While technology is opening a whole new pipeline for recruitment into the construction industry, there still aren't enough workers to meet demand.

Why Clear Career Paths Are a Strategic Advantage for Construction Company Retention

by Nanette Miner Ed.D. | Aug 14, 2025
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Cross-training is not just for college athletes. It is also imperative for project managers looking to get ahead or for construction companies looking to boost retention.