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Implement the Training of Today: eLearning

by Travis Parigi | Apr 15, 2020
Careers | Training | Workforce

Training workers in an efficient and effective manner is hard, but eLearning capabilities allow for a smooth process, enabling field workers to come up to speed at their own pace and on their own schedule while still ensuring they understand the content and requirements

How Suicide Prevention Is a Workforce Development Strategy

Through quality management training to help put these measures into practice, and developing strong teams and peer support networks, the construction industry can change the statistics on suicide risk and workforce shortages.

Four Questions to Prepare Your Team for Success in 2020

by Sarah Skidmore | Apr 8, 2020
Business Development | Careers | Training | Workforce

Much of a construction company's success is due to its human capital. Leaders benefit from understanding an organization is only as strong as its team. To grow an organization, construction executives must invest in and grow the individuals in their organizations.

Implications for the Construction Labor Market When the Cycle Turns

In the last decade, the industry witnessed unprecedented levels of building, so much that the labor supply has been unable to keep up with demand. While it’s impossible to know when the cycle will turn, this dynamic won’t last forever.

Nonresidential Construction Employment Expands in February, Says ABC

by ABC | Mar 25, 2020
Careers | Economy | Markets

The construction industry added 42,000 net new jobs in February, according to an ABC analysis of data released by the BLS. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 223,000 jobs, an increase of 3.0%.

COVID-19: Considerations for Field Service Teams

by Stacey Epstein | Mar 24, 2020
Careers | Training | Workforce

In building and construction services, field service teams have always held the key to operational excellence and long-term business growth. It’s critical that field service teams are able to keep essential assets up and running while ensuring the health and safety of customers, teams and themselves.

How Coronavirus Is Impacting the Construction Industry

The IRS extended the deadline to file tax returns and pay taxes, relieving some immediate financial fears for contractors related to COVID-19. Here are a few ways contractors can lessen the impact of the virus on other areas of their businesses.

Five Reasons to Hire Older Workers—and How to Keep Them

To make up for the gap in available talent, construction executives must look to project managers and superintendents in the 58-to-64 age range. Fortunately, there are numerous benefits to hiring older workers.

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Implement the Training of Today: eLearning

How Suicide Prevention Is a Workforce Development Strategy

Four Questions to Prepare Your Team for Success in 2020

Implications for the Construction Labor Market When the Cycle Turns

Nonresidential Construction Employment Expands in February, Says ABC

COVID-19: Considerations for Field Service Teams

How Coronavirus Is Impacting the Construction Industry

Five Reasons to Hire Older Workers—and How to Keep Them

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