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How to Address the Four Biggest Staffing Issues In Construction Industry

by Bryan Christiansen | Oct 20, 2021
Careers | Economy | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

The construction sector in the United States is a booming industry that is facing a surge in demand following the global pandemic. Yet, business leaders in this sector have been facing recurring human resource management challenges.

Mitigate the Crisis of Unskilled Construction Workers

by Martin Mick | Oct 19, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Risk Management | Workforce

Here are 12 risk management best practices to mitigate potentially catastrophic liability to general contractors.

Bolster Diversity and Inclusion by Dispelling Myths About Construction Jobs

by Bruce Orr | Oct 13, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

To attract a diverse workforce, contractors should focus on the full range of possibilities—not just jobs that involve “swinging a hammer,” but also those in project management, data analytics, digital modeling and other often under-emphasized areas.

Four Questions to Gain Clarity on Leadership Development

by Pamela A. Scott | Oct 13, 2021
Careers | Leadership | Training | Workforce

Asking clear questions elicits clear planning. Clear leadership development planning builds effective leaders, even in the most chaotic of times.

Off-Site Building Demand Increased by Pandemic’s Impact on Construction

by Tim McNew | Oct 12, 2021
Careers | Markets | Training

As variants of COVID-19 continue to impact the country, the pandemic-driven use of off-site construction should continue its upward trajectory.

Get to Know Betsie Hoyt, Director of Product Management, Trimble Viewpoint

by Construction Executive | Oct 6, 2021
Careers | Culture

Get to know Betsie Hoyt in this feature, during which she answers questions such as, "What is your hidden talent?" and "Why is technology important to construction in 2021?"

Live Field Data Can Reduce Workforce Safety Costs in Construction

by Mike Merrill | Oct 6, 2021
Business Development | Careers | Workforce

Accidents happen, but they aren’t inevitable. Live field data can help construction companies decrease and outright eliminate safety failures to protect a company’s most valuable asset: its workers.

Develop, Increase and Cultivate Digital Leadership

by Annalisa Enrile, Oliver Ritchie | Oct 6, 2021
Careers | Departments | Leadership | Workforce

The only certainty during the pandemic is that change is constant. Change at the current scale requires digital leadership at all levels.
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