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Why Clear Career Paths Are a Strategic Advantage for Construction Company Retention

by Nanette Miner Ed.D. | Aug 14, 2025
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Cross-training is not just for college athletes. It is also imperative for project managers looking to get ahead or for construction companies looking to boost retention.

Grand Slam: Phillies Partner With NEST to Address Skilled-Labor Shortage

by Jordan LeGras | Aug 12, 2025
Workforce | Careers | Community | Culture | Departments | Education

The Philadelphia Phillies and South Jersey-based facilities management firm NEST are stepping up to the plate to tackle labor shortages in the trades and bringing skilled trades education directly to the next generation in a major-league way.

Future-Proofing: Spend Your Money Smarter

by Dave Gray | Aug 11, 2025
Business | Business Development | Departments | Economy | Education | Workforce

The economy is more uncertain than ever, and construction companies may feel the instinct to cut spending as a result. While simply spending less is an option, strategic spending in workforce management can prevent cost leaks and lock in the right skilled labor to keep your company moving forward.

Lasting Impressions: Strategize Recruitment and Retention With This Secret Weapon

by Doug Jakobitz | Aug 8, 2025
Business | Business Development | Culture | Departments | Organization Culture | OSHA | Retention | Safety | Workforce

More than simple marketing, strategic investment in promotional products can be a secret weapon for recruitment and retention efforts.

Circle of Influence

by Construction Executive | Aug 8, 2025
Business | ABCs | Business Development | CEO Insights | Leadership | Workforce

Life is all about choices. Franklin Covey teaches us to focus our energy on only the things we can control—and to make smart choices when we do.

Modern Tools, Modern Workforce: Strengthening Construction Talent Pipelines and Recruiting Graduates

by Kit Dickinson | Aug 7, 2025
BIM | Business | Productivity | Recruitment | Retention | Technology | Workforce

It's almost back-to-school season, but don't skimp on the just-graduated class of 2025.

Construction Employment Growth Anemic in July

by ABC | Aug 4, 2025
Recruitment | Workforce

Construction employment grew in July, but only by 2,000 jobs, while the nonresidential building lost jobs.

Executive Insights 2025: Leaders in Construction Accounting

by Construction Executive | Aug 1, 2025
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Culture | Executive Profiles | Leadership | Workforce

What should contractors consider when choosing a new accounting firm? Leaders from Construction Executive's 2025 Top Construction Accounting Firms answer this and more.
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