Protecting Construction Workers in a Challenging World
The safety of workers on building sites is paramount. Protective clothing has moved on from basic boots, hard hats and gloves to garments featuring high-spec technology.
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
The Tradesman Mentoring the Next Generation in Construction
Darrell Galloway’s construction career has spanned many trades; now he’s giving back by encouraging the next generation
Can Robots Solve the Construction Industry’s Skills Gap?
Robotics could help solve a lot of industry problems—from worker shortages to poor jobsite efficiency—but is construction ready to embrace it?
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
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 Construction Would Benefit From a ‘Millennial Mindset’
What if the moniker used to identify a generation is a mindset the industry should embrace?
3 Ways Construction Can Attract More Young Workers
Articulating a larger vision and promoting inclusivity are some of the ways that industry can improve its appeal to young job seekers
10 Steps to Field Empowerment
Putting the field first with technology empowerment from the ground up (literally)
Change at 100 Miles an Hour
Chicago’s Pipe Fitters Local 597 trains union members on the latest technologies
Changing Roles, Technology, and the Birth of the Super Foreman
How veteran workers are increasing their project value and helping to overcome the construction worker shortage.
Q&A: Bridging Generations Through Mentorship at Black & Veatch
According to a recent PricewaterhouseCoopers PwC report, Millennials currently make up 25% of the US workforce, growing to 50% by the year 2020.
