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Spring Into Balance: Etiquette Tips to Avoid Burnout While Staying Productive 0

By Grace Uwizeye-Allen, Graceful Etiquette There’s something about spring that makes us feel like we need to do more. Maybe it’s the longer days or the fresh energy in the air, but this time of year often brings a renewed drive to get things done—and fast. While that motivation can be a gift, it also

Survey Reveals Many Benefits for Women in Construction 0

By Glass Magazine Editorial Staff A recent survey conducted by the New York chapter of Professional Women in Construction (PWC NY) shows that women employed in construction find many benefits to working in the industry and suggests ways to break barriers and increase awareness of opportunities for women. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor

Beyond the Hammer: Forging Your Subcontractor Success on LinkedIn 0

By Cheri Woodsmall, Woodsmall Marketing Group We all know the drill. You’re a subcontractor. Your days are built on expertise, craftsmanship, and a reputation for reliability. Your work is tangible; you build things. But in today’s world, relying solely on word-of-mouth isn’t enough to thrive. To grow your business, you need to step into the

Women in Construction: How to Encourage this Growing Demographic 0
- ADVOCACY, Forcasting, Improving Productivity, Leadership, Outlook & Trends, WORKFORCE
- March 25, 2025
By Builder’s Mutual staff How diverse is your job-site? It’s true that job-sites are often racially diverse workspaces. Most sites are bilingual, with Spanish being the first language for many workers. However, when it comes to gender, most job- sites aren’t diverse at all. The construction trade has long been among the industries with the
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Celebrating Women in Construction: Honoring the Past and Empowering the Future 0
- Improving Productivity, Leadership, Outlook & Trends, WORKFORCE, Workforce & Professional Development
- March 24, 2025
By Karalynn Cromeens, Cromeens Law Firm The construction industry has long been seen as a male-dominated field, one defined by hard hats, steel-toed boots, and tough physical labor. Yet, women have always played a vital role in shaping the industry, often behind the scenes in critical support positions. Today, that narrative is shifting. Women are
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Apprenticeships are a Trending Alternative to College – But There’s a Hitch 0
- Outlook & Trends, WORKFORCE, Workforce & Professional Development
- January 28, 2025
More people are lining up for apprenticeships than there are employers to provide them By Jon Marcus, Hechinger Report Joey Cook was 17 and a junior in high school when he heard about a way to learn a profession while getting paid: by landing an apprenticeship, a path into the workforce that everyone was suddenly
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