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Five Ways to Attract and Retain Talent for General Contractors

In such a tight job market, general contractors are finding themselves competing for top talent and are increasingly seeking ways to attract and retain the best workers. Here are some ways general contractors can gain an edge in the war for talent.

Construction Employment News: December 2019

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

Expanding NCCER Curriculum and Testing to Colleges and Technical Schools Is a Win for Construction

More than 6,000 training and assessment locations are accredited through NCCER—with more technical schools and community colleges joining that group every year. However, those numbers must increase if the country is to grow and advance its construction industry workforce.

Nonresidential Construction Continues to Add Jobs, Says ABC

The construction industry added 10,000 net new jobs in October, according to an ABC analysis of data released by the BLS. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 148,000 jobs, or 2%.

Like Kids in a Merit Shop: New Hampshire Program Turns Regular Shop Classes Into Trade Exploration

Efforts to solve the industry workforce shortage have gotten more creative and are taking root earlier in the education pipeline—or, at least they are in Manchester, New Hampshire, where an Associated Builders and Contractors-backed middle school trade program has been an immediate success.

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Five Ways to Attract and Retain Talent for General Contractors

Construction Employment News: December 2019

Expanding NCCER Curriculum and Testing to Colleges and Technical Schools Is a Win for Construction

Nonresidential Construction Continues to Add Jobs, Says ABC

Like Kids in a Merit Shop: New Hampshire Program Turns Regular Shop Classes Into Trade Exploration

Improve Employee Loyalty by Being a Loyal Employer

How Contractors Can Support Women in the Workforce

Construction Employment News: November 2019

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