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Green Builders Embrace the Three Ps: People, Planet and Profit

by Taryn Holowka | Jan 4, 2019
Business Development | Careers | Markets | Training

Green construction, now a trillion dollar industry that is growing faster than the construction industry overall, offers an opportunity to address the triple bottom line: social, natural and economic capital.

Focus on Apprenticeships and Trade Schools to Fill the Construction Skills Gap

Investment in skilled workers is critical to successful, cost-effective and safe building. School counselors and contractors need to proactively encourage vocational training.

NCCER Determines Average Craft Professional Salaries

by Joanna Masterson | Dec 19, 2018
Careers | Training | Workforce

Average annual salaries for craft professionals ranged from $47,700 to $92,500 in 2018, according to a new NCCER survey.

Construction Employment News: December 2018

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

The Top Five Qualities in Construction Employee Candidates

The truth is, a construction firm is going to employ the person who will benefit the company the most. That often means hiring the person it would least like to see a competitor have on its payroll.

Focus on Quality Over Quantity in Today’s Candidate-driven Market

As the industry continues its rapid growth rate, companies find themselves struggling to bring in the skilled labor they need to meet market demand. The best move a contractor can make right now is to stop getting caught up in quantity and start focusing on quality.

Four Tips to Improve the Employee Experience

Every interaction an employee has at work—whether it is on the jobsite, in the warehouse or in the front office—contributes to their experience. Contractors can deepen loyalty and performance by carefully designing employee experiences.

Florida Ranks First on Merit Shop Scorecard; Illinois Remains Last

Florida jumped to first place on ABC's 2018 Merit Shop Scorecard; Michigan saw the biggest improvement in its ranking; and California and Illinois were at the bottom.

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Green Builders Embrace the Three Ps: People, Planet and Profit

Focus on Apprenticeships and Trade Schools to Fill the Construction Skills Gap

NCCER Determines Average Craft Professional Salaries

Construction Employment News: December 2018

The Top Five Qualities in Construction Employee Candidates

Focus on Quality Over Quantity in Today’s Candidate-driven Market

Four Tips to Improve the Employee Experience

Florida Ranks First on Merit Shop Scorecard; Illinois Remains Last

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