The opiate epidemic is real, and the construction industry is one of the hardest hit. It is unfortunate that the safety issues are not all caused by illicit drug use; workers who are appropriately taking … about Opioids in Construction
How Construction Leaders Introduce Emotional Intelligence Skills to Their Teams
Some managers might fear they may be mocked if they introduce concepts of emotional intelligence in the workplace. They might tend to keep this soft-skill work to themselves and see what kind of change they … about How Construction Leaders Introduce Emotional Intelligence Skills to Their Teams
3D printing: The birth of a new disruptor in the construction industry
We have all heard about it but not many of us actually know much about the upcoming force that is 3D printing. In the construction industry, 3D printing is a novelty – the link between … about 3D printing: The birth of a new disruptor in the construction industry
A Second-Chance Approach: Square Peg’s Solution to Finding Workers
The founders of Seattle-based Square Peg Development have built their business on second chances. They provide marginalized people with the tools to succeed in construction and beyond.
Trying to Manage Difficult Personalities? First, Check Your Emotional Intelligence
This is the first part of a two-part series on how you can improve life as a construction manager by being aware of your emotional intelligence quotient (EQ) and how to work on improving it. … about Trying to Manage Difficult Personalities? First, Check Your Emotional Intelligence
Training the Trades
Construction companies nationwide are in dire need of a steady pipeline of skilled workers. And, administrators at the Burlington County Institute of Technology in New Jersey are doing something about it with the launch of … about Training the Trades
Could the U.S. Adopt a More Coordinated Approach to BIM?
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is more than just adoption of digital modeling technologies for design and construction. Its successful adoption also requires deep changes to how clients procure their projects, and new professional roles and … about Could the U.S. Adopt a More Coordinated Approach to BIM?
Workplace Safety is the Spotlight in August
Workplace injuries cost the Australian economy more than $60bn annually. However, it is the social and personal aspect of an injured person’s life that suffers most. Especially as the injuries often have permanent impact on … about Workplace Safety is the Spotlight in August
Improving the Mental Health of Your Employees
Mental health can be a touchy subject to address with your employees, especially since it’s so often accompanied by a negative stigma. With as many as 1 in 5 people in the United States dealing … about Improving the Mental Health of Your Employees
Making a Strong Impression: How Branding Helped Build Castle Black Construction
The Logan brothers first formed Jonathan Jarrett Builders in 2005 as home designers and builders. Their path into the construction came through a friend, whose dad was an architect in California. They worked for a … about Making a Strong Impression: How Branding Helped Build Castle Black Construction
