Construction Worker Shortage Highlights Need for Enhanced Benefits
More construction firms are finding that offering new worker benefits—or simply communicating existing ones better—is a competitive differentiator in today’s tight labor force
With Construction Worker Productivity Down, Firms Are Turning to These Improvement Strategies
Labor shortages aren’t the only problem plaguing construction. Recent studies show productivity is down considerably since the 1970s, leaving contractors searching for new ways to motivate employees
This Nonprofit Is Working to Get More Women in Construction
She Built This City, based in North Carolina, runs educational programs to introduce women to the construction trades at an early age
There’s Never Been More Women Working in Construction in the United States
The latest data reveals incredible growth for women’s participation in the sector. Here’s how construction firms can continue to make progress
‘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 US, he’s determined to take the industry to new heights
This Engineering Student Wants to Make Construction More Efficient with Tech
Jacqueline Chen, a civil engineering student at the University of Southern California, wants to work in the industry thanks to its continuing embrace of innovative technology
How Samet Corporation Built Success by Focusing on People
The North Carolina-based family-owned contractor credits its successful business expansion to a people-centric approach
Meet ‘Dr. O,’ the Physician for Chicago-Area Construction Crews
A former team sports doctor, the chiropractic physician has emerged as the go-to provider for Chicago-area construction workers looking to avoid long-term injuries from arduous jobsite work
Boost Productivity, Safety with Jobsite Stretch-and-Flex
Just like professional athletes, construction workers would be wise to start each shift with a simple round of stretching. Here’s how—and why—such stretch-and-flex programs are a must on any jobsite
This Bootstrapped Window and Wall Business Went from Bankruptcy to Global Success
Rodrigo d’Escoto didn’t know anything about windows—or the construction business—when he first hustled his way to building Reflection Window + Wall, now a multinational enterprise generating hundreds of millions of dollars in annual revenues
‘Love It or List It’ Builder Sees Business Take Off
Hank McCullough made just $2,500 when he built his first house; now, after some shrewd moves and a popular TV show, the contractor says he’s busier than ever
How Lloyd Companies Endures as a Family-Run Construction Business
Started as a small, husband-and-wife business in the 1970s, the company now manages some 2.2 million square feet of commercial properties across the greater South Dakota region; here’s how the family enterprise is planning for its third generation of owners
This Family HVAC Business Lays the Groundwork for the Next Generation
Sav Mor Mechanical, a $45 million HVAC business on Long Island, has succeeded in large part because of its family ownership structure; here’s how it goes about enticing future family members to take over the business
