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Three Steps to Minimize High Incident Rates for Low-Risk Workers

by Marie Anderson | Feb 14, 2021
Careers | Training | Workforce

Research shows many jobs labeled “low-risk” have some of the highest incident rates. For contractors concerned with lowering their overall rates, it’s critical to focus on the potential dangers surrounding low-risk positions.

Four Reasons Veterans’ Skills Benefit the Construction Industry

Many dynamic traits acquired through military service can directly transfer to the business world, and the construction industry is no exception. When looking to expand the employee roster, consider starting with veterans.

Workwear in Winter: Use the Right Layers to Stay Warm

by Barb Abrahms | Feb 6, 2021
Careers | Workforce

Without the proper PPE and layers, winter projects leave construction workers susceptible to hypothermia, trench foot and frostbite. Workers need to wear the right clothes and layer them the right way to mitigate common risks.

Overcoming Recruiting Challenges in the Construction and Trucking Industries

The skilled labor shortage has negatively impacted the construction and trucking industries. But some companies are taking a different approach—turning to AI, automation and mobile technology to make the hiring process faster and easier.

Consider Offering Relocation to Attract Top Construction Talent

Contractors aiming to be the best in the market should invest in high-performing industry leaders or diversify a team to improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Relocation is one strategy that can help companies reach those goals.

Create a Culture That Better Supports Women in Construction

The pandemic has accelerated vast changes in the workplace and exposed critical gaps employers and their employees face on a day-to-day basis. One of the top contenders? The challenges women face simply showing up to work.

Leading by Design

Steve Klessig, ABC’s 2021 national board chair, will apply his philosophy of humility, honesty and hard work to the task of leading the industry through its new future.

Construction Employment News: January 2021

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

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Three Steps to Minimize High Incident Rates for Low-Risk Workers

Four Reasons Veterans’ Skills Benefit the Construction Industry

Workwear in Winter: Use the Right Layers to Stay Warm

Overcoming Recruiting Challenges in the Construction and Trucking Industries

Consider Offering Relocation to Attract Top Construction Talent

Create a Culture That Better Supports Women in Construction

Leading by Design

Construction Employment News: January 2021

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