Hiring managers face an uphill battle in the trades due to small networks and outdated hiring opportunities. Today, contractors have options to adapt technology best practices to hire the right teams and positively impact the jobsite every day.
2021 Executive Insights: Education & Training
Industry experts share their insights on the state of construction training amidst a global pandemic as well as what the future holds for virtual learning.
ABC Convention Preps Contractors for a Positive Outlook
ABC Convention, hosted in Grapevine, Texas, offered remote streaming of four powerful keynotes and announced the Construction Workforce Awards and Excellence in Construction® Awards, with winners to be featured in CE's April 2021 and June 2021 issues.
Connect With the Construction Workforce Using Technology
Technology that drives a connected, driven and efficient workforce can help contractors attract and retain talent—and increase employee loyalty.
Contractors Should Consider Adding COVID-19 Vaccinations to Wellness Plans
Construction firms are among those with a role to play in getting the U.S. population vaccinated to achieve herd immunity and start working together again. Their challenge will be to navigate the risks with care.
Why Employee Feedback Is Key to Business Survival in Tough Times
Understandably, business leaders are hesitant to provide feedback to employees. However, feedback is critical for employee success and the survival of construction businesses in the age of COVID-19.
How General Contractors Can Protect Themselves From Subcontractors’ Faulty Workmanship
Strategies to deal with the risks of faulty workmanship include taking proactive measures, actively managing incidents and safeguarding against financial impacts through risk transfer.
Growing a Valued Professional Network
Discussions of networking early in a career are not commonplace, but they should be. Here are four tips for apprentices wondering how to start or where to look for potential networking opportunities.












