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Home » Topic » Workforce » Leadership

Navigating the Leadership Wake

by Pamela A. Scott | Aug 18, 2021
Business | Business Development | Leadership | Workforce

Every leader leaves a wake. Good leaders manage, shape and help their teams to navigate it.

Construction Execs’ Succession Plans Uncertain Due to Market Conditions

by Brian Bohman, Paul Lally | Aug 12, 2021
Business | Leadership

Five pieces of advice for construction executives based on a survey conducted by Wipfli LLP.

Three Keys to Improving Communication in AEC Firms

by Pamela A. Scott | Jul 13, 2021
Business Development | Human Resources | Leadership | Organization Culture | Workforce

Just as poor communication disrupts all levels of an organization, removing barriers to clear communication positively impacts an entire organization.

Networks and Committees Cultivate Diverse Company Cultures in Construction

by Johana Godoy | Jul 7, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

In construction, where women still only make up about 10% of employees, it is important to make sure, now more than ever, that women and Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) employees feel supported by their employers.

Construction Employment News: June 2021

by Construction Executive | Jun 22, 2021
Careers | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

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

The State of Women in the Construction Industry in 2021

by Lori J. Drake | Jun 8, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Women make up only about 10% of construction industry workers, even though they are 47% of the overall U.S. workforce. Here’s what women had to say about opportunities for advancement, being heard by their coworkers and the pay gap.

‘Never Say No’

by Maggie Murphy | Jun 7, 2021
Award Winners | Features | Leadership | Workforce | Young Professionals

Jim Ellis holds a lot of titles for a man who hasn’t even hit the age of 40—and all of these achievements have led to him being named Associated Builders and Contractors’ Young Professional of the Year.

Construction Employment News: May 2021

by Construction Executive | May 21, 2021
Careers | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

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