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- February 27, 2024
By Michelle Bolden, 10 to 1 PR A recent report from The Washington Post shows that more women than ever are working in the construction industry, finding women now make up 16% of construction workers, up 117% since 2016. The newspaper found the fastest-growing states included Arizona and Oregon. While companies and labor unions are
READ MOREBy Patrick Hogan, handle.com More and more women are joining the construction industry and making an impact. Many construction companies see the value of increased hiring and retention of women in the workforce. For a good reason: bringing in people of different experiences and backgrounds always results in a more innovative, creative, and flexible work
READ MOREWomen have tremendous power to close the manufacturing skills gap, but barriers remain, preventing women from entering—and staying—in the industry By Laurie Cowin, Window + Door Manufacturers added 367,000 workers in the first 10 months of 2022, making it the best year for manufacturing job growth since 1994, according to Chad Moutray, director, Center for
READ MOREBy Brenna Alton, Kent Companies Her story caught me by surprise. I expected this tradeswoman to say that her small stature was a roadblock. Instead, it was her greatest strength. As I listened to her speak, the lesson became crystal clear. She leveraged her petite size to take on construction tasks that her male counterparts
READ MOREThis is a monthly compilation of construction/economic tables and information, assembled in one place for your review. Sources are provided in case you want to delve deeper. Dodge Momentum Index fell 8.4% in January to 201.5 (Dec 220.0)The commercial component of the DMIfell 10% and the institutional component receded 4.7%Weakness in commercial planning in January
READ MOREJames T. Yand, Miller Nash LLP Long hours working and high stress deadlines can lead to burnout, depression, and substance abuse. A record 4.4 million workers quit their jobs in September 2021 as part of the “Great Resignation,” making it clear that to stay competitive and retain top talent, employers must make some crucial changes.
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