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

by Lori J. Drake | Jul 11, 2022
Careers | Diversity | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

The future is bright for women in construction, but growth depends on careful action and strong leadership.

Mentorship Helps Pave the Way for Women in Construction

by Kerri Good | Jul 5, 2022
Organization Culture | Training | Workforce

Mentorships help women entering the industry build their skills and confidence—critical to success in a male-dominated field.

Training Improves Safety and Workforce Turnover and Reduces Costs

by David Clark | May 31, 2022
Careers | Equipment | Training

Equipment operation through simulation directly addresses health and safety metrics by reducing injury.

Leverage Skills and Resources in a Project’s Community

by Celeste Frye | May 31, 2022
Careers | Markets | Project Delivery | Training

When beginning a new project, take the time to maximize the resources available in the project’s backyard.

Avoid Adversely Affecting the Insurance Loss Profile by Recruiting Skilled Workers

by John Bestman, Bruce Morton | May 31, 2022
Business | Business Development | Careers | Insurance | Recruitment | Retention | Risk | Training

A skilled workforce isn’t the cure-all for insurance issues but can help stabilize costs and coverage.

Industry-Academic Partnerships Create New Educational Approach to Fill Construction Worker Gap

by Tobias Newham | May 17, 2022
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Establishing partnerships to create a construction-led curriculum is imperative for tomorrow’s workforce.

Focus on Leadership Development for Younger Workers

by Brian Montelongo | May 10, 2022
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

A substantial investment in leadership development will help solve the skilled worker shortage.

Picture Show

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | May 5, 2022
Cover Story | Diversity | Features | Training | Workforce

The 2022 CE Photo Contest showcases construction in three categories: diversity, workforce and tech/tools. See the eye-dazzling results for yourself.
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