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Three Reasons to Accelerate a Career With Continuous Learning

by Michelle LaBrosse | Oct 25, 2017
Project Management | Training | Workforce

As technologies, materials and project management methodologies continuously change, construction project managers need to constantly engage in new learning. Here are three reasons why continuous learning is a necessity.

Profiles in Leadership

by Joanna Masterson | Sep 26, 2017
Leadership | Training | Workforce

With the help of recognition from their colleagues, peers, local media and business organizations, Construction Executive identified the following eight people as outstanding leaders who are making notable contributions within their companies, communities...

Think Like a Millennial: Build a More Mission-Driven, Diverse Culture

by Damon Henderson, Lauren Pinch | Sep 26, 2017
Business | Diversity | Training

Organizations with inclusive, diverse cultures are six times more likely to be innovative, six times more likely to anticipate change and respond effectively, and twice as likely to meet or exceed financial targets.

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.

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Three Reasons to Accelerate a Career With Continuous Learning

Profiles in Leadership

Think Like a Millennial: Build a More Mission-Driven, Diverse Culture

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

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