2021 Executive Insights: Education & Training
Industry experts share their insights on the state of construction training amidst a global pandemic as well as what the future holds for virtual learning.
Navigating the COVID-19 Vaccine in the Workplace
The Food and Drug Administration has granted Emergency Use Authorization for Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines, with Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot dose soon to follow. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, employers across all industries [...]
Three Ways the Future of Higher Education Construction Will Evolve in a Post-Pandemic World
The global health crisis has placed higher education facilities in a position to test and explore new ways to teach and learn. Expect these institutions to invest in what matters the most, with the goal of better serving the needs of their faculties, student populations and communities.
Rethinking the Path to Education
The nation’s education policy and those administering it are in desperate need of reform if the country is to be put on more reliable footing—and it is up to the business community to be the leaders of that change.
Prioritize Risk Management When Hiring Construction Workers
Managing a new and existing workforce during a transition poses significant challenges that can threaten projects and deadlines, but by making risk management a priority, contractors can build a sustainable workforce for the long term.
The Quiet Progress of Career Education
To truly give all Americans access to flexible, safe and high-quality career education programs, lawmakers and construction advocates must make meaningful progress to address the skills gap and build the workforce of tomorrow.
When Quiet Matters: Construction Contractors Must Choose Noise-reducing Flooring for Health Care and Educational Facilities
Noise affects patient recovery and student concentration. With a few simple tweaks, such as better acoustical flooring, hospitals and schools can benefit from LEED incentives that will also help build a better environment geared toward healing and learning.
A New Delivery Method for Construction Management Education
In school, skills and subjects tend to be taught in “buckets.” Schools need to align education with the real world and account for the learning styles of newer generations.
