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Women in Construction: How to Encourage this Growing Demographic 0

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

Celebrating Women in Construction: Honoring the Past and Empowering the Future 0

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

Apprenticeships are a Trending Alternative to College – But There’s a Hitch 0

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

Empowering Next Generation Construction 0
- EDUCATION, Improving Productivity, Outlook & Trends, WORKFORCE, Workforce & Professional Development
- September 24, 2024
By David Morton, Maxim Consulting Group Recruiting and retaining top talent in the construction industry continues to be one of the most stubborn challenges facing contractors today. The sector faces a high demand for skilled labor coupled with a notable shortage of qualified candidates. These issues are exacerbated by regional megaprojects that strain local labor
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Building Financial Foundations: Credit Management Careers in Construction 0
- CONSTRUCTION, FINANCE, HR, WORKFORCE, Workforce & Professional Development
- August 27, 2024
By Patrick Hogan, handle.com Credit professionals play a vital role in maintaining financial stability and ensuring the smooth operation of construction projects. They are essential for evaluating financial risks and establishing strong relationships with clients and partners. For individuals interested in pursuing a career in credit, especially within the construction industry, it’s crucial to understand
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Day Zero Training: A Safety Program to Mitigate Risk among New Hires 0
- Best Practices, Safety, WORKFORCE, Workforce & Professional Development
- June 25, 2024
By Manny Rodriguez, Kent Companies On the first day a new hire sets foot on a construction site, they enter a high-risk group. Over 60% of job site injuries are sustained by those with less than one year of tenure (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). The frequency of injuries and incidents among new hires is
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