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Developing the Next Generations of Plumbers in the Grand Canyon State 0

By Mike Brewer, Brewer Companies In 1978, I began working in the construction trades, and after ten years, purchased the business. More than four decades later, I am the Founder and CEO of Arizona’s largest plumbing company, Brewer Companies, working alongside a leadership team of friends I have known for more than thirty years while

Shifting the Business Model to Ensure Future Success – The Needs of the Next Generation 0

By Stephane McShane, Maxxim Consulting Group Only a small percentage of construction firms have put a strategic focus on modifying their business practices to meet the needs of the next generation of construction. This should be a critical focus for firms to allow for the hiring, retention, advancement, and effectiveness of the younger individuals who

Educating the Next Generation of Construction Professionals 0

By Michelle Turner, Procore In today’s age of digital transformation, skills that formerly differentiated job candidates are now baseline requirements to kickstart a career. The construction industry is no exception. That’s why educational institutions are working to get technology in the hands of the next generation and introducing students to a diverse and highly valued

Addressing the Needs of the Next Generation: It’s Less Change Than You Think 0
- Best Practices, EDUCATION, Improving Productivity, Leadership, Workforce & Professional Development
- September 22, 2020
By Steve Antill, Foundation Software Cultivating the next generation of workers should be a focus for all business owners, but we’re approaching a time when there’s a shift in exactly who that next generation is going to be. Articles have been produced repeatedly about attracting millennials and shifting the workplace to cater to their needs,
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From the ‘New Normal’ to the Future: Embracing Change, Technology, and Opportunity to Recruit, Train, and Retain the Next Generation 0
- Best Practices, EDUCATION, Improving Productivity, Leadership, Outlook & Trends, Workforce & Professional Development
- September 22, 2020
By Mark Drury, Shapiro & Duncan The world was abruptly upended at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it continues to shift and adapt to its repercussions. These times have brought a number of challenges, but also a wealth of opportunities, particularly for the next generation of the construction industry. Amid Widespread Shifts- Construction
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Early Loyalty – Jump Starting Success in the First 90 Days 0
- Best Practices, EDUCATION, Leadership, Workforce & Professional Development
- September 22, 2020
By Mindy Curtiss, SHRM-SCP, Kent Companies, Inc. Think back to your first day on the job. You felt anxious, stressed, excited and scared. These feelings are typical and fully expected for nearly anyone encountering a change, which is why most companies provide an orientation for new hires. Orientation typically lasts for a day, and it
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