Is Construction Ready for Generative AI?
Startups using the promising new technology say it will be a ‘superpower’ for the industry in the not-too-distant future
‘Girls Can’t Do That:’ For 50 Years, Darlene Septelka Has Proven That Old Construction Adage Wrong
The construction veteran, who has worked in myriad roles across the globe for half a century, reflects on her journey as a trailblazer for women in the industry
This Free Tool Aims to Help Small Contractors with Jobsite Safety
In construction, there can be a disconnect between safety culture, companies’ stated commitment to safety and the safety climate – the ‘shared perceptions’ about whether safety policies and procedures should be followed.
This Scholarship Winner Is Eager to Build Amazing Things – Even on Mars
Johns Thomas Vellikara began his construction career in his native India; now, nearing completion of his master’s degree in the U.S., he’s determined to take the industry to new heights
Contractors: How’s Your Leadership Pipeline?
Having leadership-ready employees primed for promotion is crucial for construction firms – here’s how to make that happen
6 Ways to Address Mental Health in the Construction Industry
Employees’ mental well-being has been increasingly linked to productivity and satisfaction, prompting more construction firms to take action on the issue
This ‘Life-Changing’ Nonprofit Helps Women Launch Construction Careers
Hope Renovations provides training for underemployed women – and its graduates are already landing jobs with builders and remodelers
How Construction Leaders Can Give Workers Feedback – Good and Bad
It can be difficult for leaders to give feedback to workers about their short-term performance and long-term career goals. Here are some things to make it easier
The Hybrid Workplace Is Here. Will Construction Embrace It?
The COVID-19 pandemic spawned a rush to remote work, and now more workers in the industry say they prefer the work style
Why Mentorship Programs Are Worth Contractors’ Time
Relationships are critical in every profession, but having a formal mentorship program is one way construction companies can level up their workforces
How ‘Soft Skills’ Can Transform Leadership in Construction
Find out why more and more construction leaders find that managing with a kinder, empathetic approach makes jobsites more successful
Want More Women in Construction? Try ‘Returnships’
Construction firms looking for new ways to recruit women might consider return-to-work programs, which have proven effective in other industries at helping women re-enter the workforce
