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NYC Phases in Safety Training Requirements

by Joanna Masterson | Jul 19, 2018
Safety | Training | Workforce

Per a law Mayor Bill de Blasio signed last October, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has released safety training thresholds that apply to workers at sites that require construction superintendents, site safety coordinators or site safety managers.

How to Support Breastfeeding Moms in Construction

As the amount and importance of women in the construction workforce continues to grow, a proactive plan addressing breastfeeding moms’ needs will put a company in a favorable position to not only attract, but also retain top talent.

Industry Groups Collaborate on Real Estate Career Resource

by Joanna Masterson | Jul 13, 2018
Careers | Training | Workforce

Twenty-nine real estate-related associations, including Associated Builders and Contractors, teamed up to launch a new website, CareersBuildingCommunities.org, that highlights the variety of career paths across all sectors of the real estate industry.

Three Tips for Contractors in States With Legalized Marijuana

by David Bell | Jul 12, 2018
Business | Human Resources | Training

It's imperative for construction employers to protect their businesses by staying up to date on current marijuana and drug testing laws, which vary from state to state.

Workforce Drug Positivity Rate Reaches 10-year High

by Quest Diagnostics | Jul 10, 2018
Human Resources | Training | Workforce

Driven by increases in cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana, drug use by the American workforce remains at its highest rate in more than a decade, according to a new analysis released today by Quest Diagnostics.

Seven Tips to Write a Great Construction Résumé

by Grace Carter | Jul 9, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Training | Workforce

Plenty of talented construction workers don’t get the job they’re after. It’s not because they lack education, skills or experience, but because they don’t know how to present these assets on a résumé.

Tips to Help Women Optimize Their Potential in the Male-Dominated Construction Industry

By putting certain tools to work, such as networking, mentoring and giving 100 percent in a focused manner, women in the building industry will continue to advance, gain leadership roles and succeed.

Apprenticeships Must Be Expanded to Meet 21st Century Workforce Needs, Says ABC

According to the final report of the Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion, apprenticeship programs offer workers a career path with paid, on-the-job training and provide employers with highly trained workers, but they are insufficient to address the growing skills gap in many industries.

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NYC Phases in Safety Training Requirements

How to Support Breastfeeding Moms in Construction

Industry Groups Collaborate on Real Estate Career Resource

Three Tips for Contractors in States With Legalized Marijuana

Workforce Drug Positivity Rate Reaches 10-year High

Seven Tips to Write a Great Construction Résumé

Tips to Help Women Optimize Their Potential in the Male-Dominated Construction Industry

Apprenticeships Must Be Expanded to Meet 21st Century Workforce Needs, Says ABC

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