Calling all future industry leaders. A graduate or cadet program could be the first step to opening a whole world of opportunity. These programs offer the ability to work alongside global leaders that have an … about Building a Career in Construction From the Ground Up
Labor
Building is Booming, Labor is Scarce: What’s Being Done to Solve this Global Problem
Building demand is going strong while qualified workers are scarce; the news will come as no surprise to people following construction industry trends, or those looking to hire more workers. Here are results from recent … about Building is Booming, Labor is Scarce: What’s Being Done to Solve this Global Problem
Construction Industry Losing Workers as Baby Boomers Retire
We are witnessing one of the biggest shifts of human capital in history. This has forced many companies to completely reevaluate their strategy on how they recruit, retain, and, most importantly, captivate the next generation … about Construction Industry Losing Workers as Baby Boomers Retire
Removing the Stigma of Construction Work One Brick at a Time
Construction jobs are vanishing across the nation, but a committed group of leaders is devoted to removing the stigma from the profession and training a new generation of workers.
Global Construction Markets Heat Up Amid Labor Shortage Pressures
Construction companies around the globe are expecting rapid growth over the next few years, with the engines of the U.S. and European economies driving optimism.
Kewazo’s Robot Does The Heavy Lifting
As we’ve covered before, labor-intensive, repetitive tasks are among the best suited for automation or robotic assistance. And few construction site tasks are as repetitive and labor intensive as scaffold work.
Narrowing The Construction Skills Gap
The construction industry is on the rebound after the Great Recession and spending is at an all-time high. In November, investment in new projects peaked at $1 trillion. Still, there’s a critical obstacle in the … about Narrowing The Construction Skills Gap
How the Industry Can Attract and Recruit Millennials
The proverbial iceberg the construction industry is barreling toward is a dearth of rising talent among its ranks. As the Baby Boomer generation continues to retire in huge numbers, fewer younger workers are strapping on … about How the Industry Can Attract and Recruit Millennials
Could California’s New Wages and Benefits Law Impact Your Business?
Last fall, California passed AB 1701 passed and went into effect this year as California Labor Code Section 218.7. The law puts more responsibility on a project's general contractor for wages and benefits owed to … about Could California’s New Wages and Benefits Law Impact Your Business?
2018 Construction Industry Forecasts: Still Growing, But Not So Fast
During ConstructConnect's 2018 Design & Construction Outlook webinar held on November 1, Kermit Baker, chief economist for the American Institute of Architects talked about the year-to-date movements in the Architectural Billings Index. The index is … about 2018 Construction Industry Forecasts: Still Growing, But Not So Fast
