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Women in Construction: Changing How the Industry Manages Risk 0

By Emily Martin, Saul Ewing LLP Every year during “Women in Construction Week”, the industry celebrates the growing number of women entering the construction field. Much of the conversation focuses on representation in the skilled trades and project management, but an important shift is also happening behind the scene: women are increasingly influencing how construction

What the ACA Subsidy Expiration Means for Health Insurance Rates 0

This is a new regular feature of ASA. We hope you like it. You probably didn’t notice when it happened. December 31st came and went, and somewhere between the champagne and the bowl games, one of the largest health insurance subsidies in American history quietly expired. If you buy health insurance through the marketplace —

Rethinking MEP: Prefab, Pipelines, and a Better Deal for Women in the Trades 0

By Thomas Santos, Maxim Consulting Group Let’s face it: walk onto almost any construction site, and you won’t see many women-especially not in hands-on MEP jobs. But things don’t have to stay this way. If MEP companies put real effort into building a strong talent pipeline and lean into prefab, they can actually become some

Workplace Study: Why Your Best Employee Is 1.5× More Likely to Quit (It’s Not Money)0
- Best Practices, Improving Productivity, WORKFORCE
- December 23, 2025
By David Kolbe, Kolbe Corp. When a strong employee leaves, most leaders start with the same explanation: money. Pay matters. But it is rarely what pushes high performers to start looking elsewhere. The Workplace Reality Report, based on responses from more than 1,000 professionals, shows a different pattern. When people spend a significant portion of
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Building the Next Generation: Internship Best Practices in Construction 0
- WORKFORCE, Workforce & Professional Development
- October 28, 2025
By Monica Kioshi, Kent Companies Construction relies on a steady flow of new talent, and one of the best ways to build it is through meaningful internships. The strongest programs don’t fill time with busywork, they offer students a firsthand look at the pace and pride that define the industry. A well-designed internship builds confidence,
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4 Tips for Connecting with and Recruiting the Next Construction Generation 0
- Best Practices, Leadership, WORKFORCE
- October 28, 2025
By NCCER Staff While demand for new construction projects is projected to rise steadily over the next decade, the availability of qualified workers remains one of the greatest constraints on growth. Research consistently shows that the majority of contractors are struggling to fill craft positions, and the skills gap will only widen as experienced professionals
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