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Making a Difference

by Construction Executive | Jun 7, 2021
Careers | Culture | Features | People | Workforce

Pat Willburn was selected as ABC’s 2021 Craft Professional of the Year due to his dedication to the merit shop spirit, his insistence on mentorship and his mantra that motivation is equal to success.

Diversity in Construction: Seven Tips for Successful DEI Programs

by Lisa Robinson | May 31, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Many construction firms recently took a look at their business practices and made public commitments to improving diversity, equity and inclusion among their workforces.

The Value of Mentorship in the Construction Industry

by Dale Kopnitsky | May 30, 2021
Careers | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

By pursuing opportunities for diversification, partnerships and education, construction has the ability to develop a strong group of young professionals equipped with the skills and connections to handle the changing industry for generations to come.

Five Ways to Foster a Holistic Approach to Wellness and Injury Prevention

by Lawrence J. Goren, Paul Goren | May 25, 2021
Careers | Training | Wellness | Workforce

A proactive approach is essential to protect employees and ensure the best possible outcomes when it comes to wellness and injury prevention. Below are some steps contractors can take to achieve this active advocacy and care.

Construction Employment News: May 2021

by Construction Executive | May 21, 2021
Careers | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Here’s a look at employment moves that occurred in the construction industry this month.

Overcome Training Challenges in Today’s AEC Industry

by Todd Smith | May 15, 2021
Careers | Training | Workforce

AEC firms should consider these best practices as they vet solutions and craft a new or reinvigorated approach to training.

Women in Construction Are a Competitive Advantage

by Sally Hoekstra | May 14, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Many of the attributes women bring to a jobsite have long been deemed assets to project delivery. Here's why gender diversity is critical to competition and how women strengthen the industry.

Creating a New Construction Workforce Through Apprenticeships

by Scott Casabona | May 12, 2021
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Apprenticeships are a vital part of the industry and are needed now more than ever.
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