Want more women in construction? Try ‘Returnships’
Construction firms looking for new ways to recruit women might consider return-to-work programmes, which have proven effective in other industries at helping women re-enter the workforce
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
Meet the Builders-Turned-Influencers Growing Their Businesses Online
Move over fashion and lifestyle influencers—these builders are also using social media to create online personas that expand their professional networks and grow their construction businesses
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 Programmes Are Worth Contractors’ Time
Relationships are critical in every profession, but having a formal mentorship programme 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
Intro to change management for construction leaders
In a world of increasing uncertainty and fast-moving technologies, construction firms would be wise to study the principles of change management
