Shaun O'Brien's objective is pretty simple: focus on developing people and providing a quality product in order to raise the standard of professionalism in construction.

Construction employers face challenges as Generation X craftsmen exit the workforce and Millennials come on board. Savvy contractors will set up mentorships, ongoing training and aligned policies and procedures to blend the oil-water relationship between Generation X and Generation Y and prepare for Generation Z entering into the workforce.

Last year marked a milestone for millennials: they overtook baby boomers as the largest workforce segment in America.