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Maximizing BIM for Optimal Outcomes on Construction Projects

by Construction Executive | Aug 16, 2017
Data Analytics | Technology | Training

While BIM has a significant impact on infrastructure by increasing the productivity, efficiency and quality of design and construction projects, firms should carefully consider three areas: practice, technology and legal/risk management. A BIM execution plan should be created at the very forefront of the project by the lead BIM firm.

DOL to Reward Employers for Hiring Veterans

by Construction Executive | Jul 26, 2017
Training | Workforce

As directed by the HIRE Vets Act President Trump recently signed, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is establishing a program to reward employers who hire veterans and who support the veteran community.

Apprenticeship and CTE Policies Begin to Take Shape

by Construction Executive | Jul 26, 2017
Training | Workforce

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that will allow industries to build innovative workforce development systems that address glaring skills gaps.

Construction Technology and Software Rundown: Week of July 3, 2017

by Construction Executive | Jul 5, 2017
Technology | Training

Check out the cool construction technologies this week, including an IoT smart car platform, VR for AEC, a cloud-based system for tracking employee training and a 3-D robotic construction printer. Workers will appreciate the wearable tablet belt and construction interns can apply for a $10,000 college scholarship.

Tips for Using Personality Assessments in the Construction Hiring Process

by Mike Morrow | May 16, 2017
Leadership | Recruitment | Training | Workforce

Personality assessments are best used as a validation of impressions gleaned throughout a thorough interview process, rather than as a hire/don’t hire gate in the hiring process. A good personality assessment conducted with the chosen finalist can provide tremendous benefits for the incoming employee and the hiring company.

Turn Your Website Into a Recruiting Machine

by Brian M. Fraley | May 16, 2017
Careers | Recruitment | Training | Workforce

These five tips can help construction firms attract and convert the best talent through their company website. Taking these steps now will convert a one-dimensional construction website focused on lead generation into a recruiting machine that attracts the right people to do the work.

Top Construction Risks Are Geopolitical Instability and Workforce Management, Report Says

by Paul Becker | May 3, 2017
Business | Risk Management | Training

Construction sector executives named geopolitical instability and workforce management issues as the biggest challenges facing their industry, according to new research by Willis Towers Watson.

Move Away From Safety Banners to Better Promote Safe Construction: Four Ways to Improve Jobsite Safety

With open conversations, continual training and genuine safety awareness in place of safety advertising, construction workers can look forward to having a safe place to work, while margins and reputations are protected.

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Maximizing BIM for Optimal Outcomes on Construction Projects

DOL to Reward Employers for Hiring Veterans

Apprenticeship and CTE Policies Begin to Take Shape

Construction Technology and Software Rundown: Week of July 3, 2017

Tips for Using Personality Assessments in the Construction Hiring Process

Turn Your Website Into a Recruiting Machine

Top Construction Risks Are Geopolitical Instability and Workforce Management, Report Says

Move Away From Safety Banners to Better Promote Safe Construction: Four Ways to Improve Jobsite Safety

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