How Family-Run Construction Businesses Should Plan for the Future
Many family-run construction businesses have unique challenges to consider when it comes to planning for the future. Here’s what those owners need to know
Why Construction Firms Should Consider Conducting a Pay Audit
Pay practices are arguably more important than ever, thanks to a tight labor market and an increasing focus on equal pay for equal work. Here’s what construction firms need to know
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
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
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
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
Here’s 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
Why AEC Firms Should Consider Becoming a B Corp
The designation requires that companies consider the impact their business has beyond profit, including environmental stewardship and a positive effect on workers, the community and customers
