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Three Best Practices to Attract, Recruit and Retain Women in the Construction Industry

by Megan Cordingly, PhD | May 3, 2023
Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

The percentage of women in the construction industry is steadily growing, but many women continue to perceive the industry as non-inclusive. Here are a few ways to change that.

Moving Images: 2023 CE Photo Contest

by Construction Executive | May 2, 2023
Careers | Features | Workforce

The winning entries in the 2023 CE Photo Contest capture construction in all its lifting, hauling, sparking, hammering glory.

Strong Roots

by Christie Chapman | May 2, 2023
Careers | Culture | Diversity | Features | People | Workforce

Warfeather has built an outsized reputation for a small Oklahoma company, combining its founder’s military-based focus on mission and his Choctaw values.

All Access

by Christopher Durso | May 1, 2023
Departments | Training | Workforce

What does best-in-class inclusion, diversity and equity leadership look like? Let’s ask the winners of ABC’s 2022 National IDE Excellence Awards.

Dave Walsh Checks In

by Maggie Murphy | Apr 18, 2023
Careers | Culture | Features | Project Management

The Marriott construction director talks hospitality building trends, the rise of modular construction, what he loves about his job—and why he’s a passionate advocate for careers in the skilled trades.

Executive Insights 2023: Leaders in Insurance and Surety Bonding

by Construction Executive | Apr 18, 2023
Executive Profiles | Risk | Surety Bonding

Industry experts share their insights on all things surety bonding.

Feedback Loop

by Pamela A. Scott | Apr 6, 2023
Departments | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Forgot the all-powerful annual review. Employee feedback is best delivered in short, frequent, focused meetings. And remember: ‘Recognition is the greatest motivator.’

The Glass Netting: Women in Construction

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | Mar 27, 2023
Careers | Diversity | Workforce

According to recruitment expert Dalyn Kut: 'Employees in construction want a more progressive, forward-thinking work culture that values individual employees.'
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