Tough love: Cory Fisk talks about soft skills in a hard industry
Cory Fisk provides insights on the crucial role of soft skills in the construction industry, highlighting the need for effective communication, leadership, and awareness.
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Solving the worker shortage, one employee at a time
Showing respect, offering perks and benefits, and providing growth opportunities are a few ways to improve employee retention in the construction industry.
On the path to construction: The rise of women safety consultants
Women in construction safety face challenges like harassment and lack of mentorship. Support and networking can empower success and drive industry progress.
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act protects workers with pregnancy-related conditions
The new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act helps employees with pregnancy-related health conditions by offering reasonable accommodations at work.
7 money saving tips for contractors
Contractors’ profits are often thin. Avoiding activity lags, using local suppliers, avoiding scope creep, and using tech can help contractors boost profits.
Teaching kids their AECs: 10 construction books for kids
Want to teach your child about construction? Pete The Cat: Construction Destruction and Goodnight Goodnight Construction Site are two books to start with.
How to attract construction workers to remote job site locations
Incentivizing work, advertising location benefits, and offering more work hours are ways to attract workers to infrastructure projects in remote locations.
Keeping workers amounts to three letters: P-A-Y
Construction companies complain about poor worker retention while wages stagnate or decrease. Higher pay and more opportunity will solve this problem.
Price escalation clauses protect contractors and homeowners
COVID-19 impacts on the supply chain brought volatile materials costs not easily absorbed by contractors or owners. Price escalation clauses can protect both.
Unveiling the hidden hurdles: 5 challenges women encounter in construction
Ill-fitting PPE, workplace bias, workplace culture, and harassment are some of the biggest challenges women face when entering the construction industry.
Tips for getting into the skilled trades
A career in the trades offers flexibility, variability, and learning opportunities—but it’s also a high-stress environment with long work hours.
Top 5 causes of construction litigation—and how to avoid them
Nonpayment, failure to meet contractual terms, and workplace injuries are some of the most common reasons for construction litigation.
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