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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

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.

FLSA Provisions Provide Guidance of Construction Employee Classification on Jobsites

Construction executives should familiarize themselves with the factors courts take into consideration when determining whether a particular group of workers could be considered employees of their company for FLSA purposes.

Three Strategies to Prepare the Construction Workforce for 21st-Century Jobs

by Celeste Frye | Aug 9, 2021
Careers | Training | Workforce

Now more than ever, construction firms need to train their workers in the latest technology, rules and regulations

Employee Empowerment Versus Happiness: How the Right Tools Can Help Contractors Succeed

by Alec Thomson | Aug 4, 2021
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Employee happiness is not always in management’s control, but employee empowerment is a clear path to greater job satisfaction and more meaningful team interaction.

Analysis: State Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 45 States From a Year Ago

by ABC | Jul 28, 2021
Careers | Markets | Training

The not-seasonally adjusted national construction unemployment rate was down 2.6% in June 2021 from a year ago, and 45 states had lower unemployment rates over the same period.

How to Fulfill Local Hiring Requirements in Construction

Done with proper planning and foresight, local hiring can greatly benefit the builder and the community.

Nominations Open for 2022 ABC Construction Workforce Awards

by Construction Executive | Jul 27, 2021
Award Winners | Careers | Workforce

ABC member companies may nominate a craft professional, craft instructor and/or young professional for the chance to win $10,000 and top industry honors.

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

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

FLSA Provisions Provide Guidance of Construction Employee Classification on Jobsites

Three Strategies to Prepare the Construction Workforce for 21st-Century Jobs

Employee Empowerment Versus Happiness: How the Right Tools Can Help Contractors Succeed

Analysis: State Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 45 States From a Year Ago

How to Fulfill Local Hiring Requirements in Construction

Nominations Open for 2022 ABC Construction Workforce Awards

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