Workforce

From the Ground Up

by Maggie Murphy | Mar 3, 2022
Careers | Diversity | Features | Training | Workforce

From finding her way in the Marines, to becoming a teacher as a way of helping her son, to starting her own construction company, Mari Borrero is a testament to the power of not taking no for an answer—especially as a woman in a male-dominated profession.

Putting the Pieces Together

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | Mar 3, 2022
Careers | Features | Total Human Health | Workforce

‘Blue-Collar CEO’ Mandy Rennehan—opening general session speaker at ABC Convention 2022—discusses diversity, the workforce shortage and what it means to be an entrepreneur.

Four Strategies to Promote Construction Careers for Women

by Marge Hart | Mar 1, 2022
Careers | Diversity | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Companies with women in leadership positions are more likely to be profitable.

Leverage Employee Ownership as a Powerful Tool for Contractors

by Alison Lingane | Mar 1, 2022
Business | Business Development | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention

Transitioning to employee ownership can help businesses and communities thrive for generations to come.

Keep Safety a Priority, Even During a Labor Shortage

by Deren Boyd | Feb 28, 2022
OSHA | Safety | Training | Workforce

Your workforce needs to make safety a priority every day, no matter the size of each crew.

Develop Metrics and Protocols to Determine Local Hiring Success

by Celeste Frye | Feb 21, 2022
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Successful local hiring initiatives support the growth of a capable workforce and build long-term community support for a project.

Avoiding Shocks When Hiring a Low-Voltage Electrician

by George Green | Feb 18, 2022
Careers | PPE | Risk Management | Safety | Workforce

An attorney explains how to minimize risk and prioritize reputable, dependable and experienced service.

Construction Employment News: February 2022

by Construction Executive | Feb 17, 2022
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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

Hiring a New Generation of Workers to Address the Construction Labor Shortfall

Building an Attractive Workplace for Employees

A Woman in Construction Shares Lessons for Supporting Women in Construction

Relieve Mounting Pressures by Modernizing the Back Office

Practice Makes Perfect—and Safe, Too

Women in Construction Note Positive Changes, Lingering Problems in the Industry