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How Contractors Can Support Women in the Workforce

Taking steps to support women in the workplace is just good business. Implementing these benefits and policies will not only appeal to women but also to the rest of the staff.

Construction Employment News: November 2019

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

Five Soft Skills Necessary for Success in Today’s Construction Market

Construction companies should look for employees who possess these skills—but they also should look for employees who recognize where they have weaknesses and who are willing to learn and improve. Commitment to self-improvement is a good sign in construction workers at every level.

Project Management Tips to Better Work With a Data-Driven Workforce

With higher quality data and more organizational emphasis on its value, a team will be able to make better, more informed decisions. As the team sees the benefits of the data they collect, they’ll become increasingly invested in its accuracy, analysis and ongoing development.

Four Steps to Achieve a Sustainable Management Succession Plan

by Shane Brown | Nov 9, 2019
Business | Careers | Human Resources | Leadership

The result of these steps is a systematic, long-term succession strategy that has total transparency and accountability. It delivers the company the original owner built back to the people who most deserve it.

Help Build Momentum for Construction Careers

Contractors should continue to seek dedicated team players who are ready to learn, smart and good at solving problems. They shouldn’t sacrifice company values to meet employment quotas. It might be harder to accomplish, but it’s not impossible.

Switching Gears: How an Internship Program Put One Student on Track—for Life

by Kaitlyn Cavallin | Nov 7, 2019
Careers | Training | Workforce

"I’ll be honest—when I first started my internship with TDIndustries, I didn’t have a clue what I was going to do with it, but the experience helped me to guide my future career path."

September Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 48 States Year-Over-Year, Says ABC

In September, estimated not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates fell nationally and in 48 states and rose in two states on a year-over-year basis, according to an ABC analysis of BLS data.

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How Contractors Can Support Women in the Workforce

Construction Employment News: November 2019

Five Soft Skills Necessary for Success in Today’s Construction Market

Project Management Tips to Better Work With a Data-Driven Workforce

Four Steps to Achieve a Sustainable Management Succession Plan

Help Build Momentum for Construction Careers

Switching Gears: How an Internship Program Put One Student on Track—for Life

September Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 48 States Year-Over-Year, Says ABC

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