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Best Practices 101: Ask the Right Questions 0

Duane Craig, Freelance writer for Procore Do you ever feel like you’re on a treadmill, running after every new thing that comes along in your search for business and project answers? To break free, you need a strategy based on asking the right questions. And, for construction businesses that require seeing your company for what

Overcoming the Mental Health Stigma for a Healthier Workforce 0

By Scott Wittkop, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Mental health has historically been a challenge across the construction industry. The time has come to change the way we think and talk about seeking professional help for anxiety, depression, mood swings, substance abuse disorders and other emotional or behavioral challenges. Construction Industry Impact Insurance broker Holmes Murphy

8 Effective Ways to Diversify your Workplace 0

By Patrick Hogan, handle.com The construction industry is currently going through a major shortage in skilled labor. Despite the millions of construction workers who got laid off due to the pandemic, there are still numerous construction jobs that remain unfilled to this day. As construction companies intensify their efforts in recruiting new employees, they should

Women in Construction – Overcoming the Obstacles of Entry 0
- Improving Productivity, Leadership, Life, Outlook & Trends, Workforce & Professional Development
- March 23, 2021
by Stephane McShane, Maxim Consulting Group When women are exploring possible career paths, it is still uncommon for them to consider a career in the construction industry. As a point of discussion, my own career path took me from modest beginnings in the field as an electrician, through estimating, project management, branch management, executive management,
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Celebrating Women Who Are Paving the Way for Construction 0
- EDUCATION, Leadership, Life, Outlook & Trends, Workforce & Professional Development
- March 22, 2021
by Jessica Meno, writer for Raken This month, we celebrated Women in Construction Week—and we at Raken have been reflecting on how proud we are to work with, and support, women in the industry. According to this report published by our friends at Levelset (which included 1,001 women), 78% of respondents say they love their
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Women in Construction: Safety, Innovation, Leadership, Discrimination 0
- Best Practices, Leadership, Life, Outlook & Trends, Workforce & Professional Development
- March 22, 2021
By Jack Rubinger, freelance writer Women like Denise Duncan, Yorlanda Fisher, Shonnessy Gilmore, Jodine Hatfield and Debra Hilmerson are taking leadership roles in the construction industry as safety advisors, business owners and product innovators. But there have been struggles, challenges and triumphs along their journeys. Duncan started a company that addresses the dangers of toxic
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