Not a New Idea, but A New Trend – Employee Stock Ownership Plans
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- February 27, 2024
By Timothy Woolford, Woolford Law, PC The good news for subcontractors is that the economy is beginning to take off following the Covid shutdown. The bad news, however, is that interruptions in the global supply chain and shortages in construction materials are causing delays and driving prices to all-time highs. The Wall Street Journal recently
READ MOREBy Heather Cirre, LEED AP, Small Business Contracting and Outreach, McCarthy Building Companies There may never be a better time than now for women-owned trade contractors to take advantage of the opportunities created by favorable marketplace circumstances. Amidst real challenges due to the ongoing pandemic and a national focus on improving racial and social equity,
READ MOREBy 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
READ MOREBy Rebecca Lundberg, PulteGroup & Mike Brewer, Brewer Companies Walk onto any construction job site, either residential or commercial, and statistically you’ll find one female worker for every 99 males. In fact, only 3.4 percent of construction tradespeople are women. Another statistic to digest: according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statics, less than 11
READ MOREby 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,
READ MOREby 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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