EDUCATION Archives

Empowering Next Generation Construction 0

By David Morton, Maxim Consulting Group Recruiting and retaining top talent in the construction industry continues to be one of the most stubborn challenges facing contractors today. The sector faces a high demand for skilled labor coupled with a notable shortage of qualified candidates. These issues are exacerbated by regional megaprojects that strain local labor

The Next Gen: Career Development Insights 0

By Karalynn Cromeens, Cromeens Law Firm, PLLC 85% of people dislike their jobs. 85. That’s incredible and not very inspiring if you’re entering the workforce today. You’re probably thinking, “well, I guess I’m going to be stuck doing a job I hate for the rest of my life.” But that isn’t true…or at least it

Empowering NextGen Careers 0

By Zulq Malik, SmartBuild Having a team of skilled and driven individuals is like having a secret weapon for any organization. Equipping young professionals with the tools they need not only sets them up for success but also propels the industry forward. With the construction sector facing new hurdles and possibilities, investing in career growth

A Compelling Case for Construction Craft Training: The Return on Investment Is Real 0
- Best Practices, EDUCATION, Improving Productivity, Workforce & Professional Development
- April 23, 2024
By Matthew Clark, NCCER As a workforce development manager at the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), I am dedicated to advancing the construction industry through effective education and training programs. With nearly 50 years in the construction industry as a craft professional and workforce development professional, I am convinced that investment in
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ASA is Looking for Volunteers for the Contractors Compass Editorial Board 0
- ADVOCACY, EDUCATION
- February 27, 2024
The Contractor’s Compass is ASA’s popular monthly journal that is delivered to nearly 13,000 subscribers. Officially published by FASA, the Foundation of the American Subcontractor’s Association, Compass has been part of the ASA family for seven years and is one of the most read publications dedicated to construction subcontractors. Featuring a mix of strategic and
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Contractor Community – February 2024 0
- Contractor Community, EDUCATION
- February 26, 2024
ASA Testifies on Capitol Hill On Tuesday, February 6, Andrew Christ, current Secretary/Treasurer of ASA National and Chief Operating Officer of Compass Constructors in Kansas City, Missouri, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Small Business Committee. The committee hearing examined the impacts that the Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard decisions have on small
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