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Incentivizing Change to Bridge the Skills Gap

by John Robbins | Jun 19, 2018
Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

The construction industry can mitigate the impact of a lack of people by moving toward a better-structured industry that is more resilient, less cyclical, more automated and is adopting the best of global expertise and innovation.

Ensuring the Safety of Temporary Workers

by Conor McNally | Jun 15, 2018
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Total Human Health | Training | Workforce

Ignoring safety concerns of temporary workers is not an option. A solution that includes training, equipment, leadership, compliance and ongoing management leads to a strong safety culture.

Why Invest in Construction Safety Training?

by Chris Lennon | Jun 5, 2018
Safety | Training

Most construction workers rely upon on-the-job training. Smart employers provide training options to employees; it helps them discover untapped talent and retain their workforce for the long-term.

Five Ways to Attract and Retain Workers

by Kelsey Fritz | Jun 4, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Contractors need to reevaluate their approach to recruiting and retaining employees. The industry has changed and the ways companies can reach job seekers has changed too. With the current shortage, companies should try out new techniques to determine whether they produce results.

Indiana Flooring Contractor Takes Action With New Merit Shop Apprenticeship Program

by Joanna Masterson | Jun 4, 2018
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

The shortage of skilled workers in building trades, industrial, manufacturing and similar occupations is so significant in Indiana that it has captured the attention of Gov. Eric Holcomb, who has made growing apprenticeship programs one of his priorities.

The Best of the Best

by Maggie Murphy | Jun 1, 2018
Careers | Total Human Health | Training | Workforce

For the more than 170 individuals who participated in ABC's National Craft Championships, being a champion means keeping a cool head, thinking on your feet, feeling inspired by the energy of your peers and serving as an example to future generations.

Unrivaled Enthusiasm For Teaching

by Joanna Masterson | May 31, 2018
Careers | Total Human Health | Training | Workforce

Every year, through its Craft Instructor of the Year Award, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) honors a group of top teachers who instill the technical skills and standards for quality and safety that make merit shop contractors so successful.

Leadership and Craftsmanship at Their Finest

by Joanna Masterson | May 30, 2018
Total Human Health | Training | Workforce

Each year, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) selects one Craft Professional of the Year, but the reality is that field leaders devoted to safety, training and quality craftsmanship are present on jobsites all across the country.
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