Professional Development

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Workplace safety culture

Why safety culture should be a priority for worker retention

October 7, 2024

Companies that prioritize safety and engagement experience 24% to 59% lower turnover rates, significantly reducing costs and boosting productivity.

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Top 8 501-C3 charities supporting construction

October 3, 2024

Nonprofits like Construction Angels, BUILD, and Helmets to Hard Hats are helping a diverse range of communities through construction work.

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Has bricklaying become a lost art?

September 26, 2024

Fewer bricklayers are available to complete construction projects. The trade is highly paid and sought after, but tradespeople find it too physically demanding.

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6 reasons to choose a career in the skilled trades

September 19, 2024

High demand, good salaries and benefits, growth opportunities, and the ability to work anywhere are some of the perks of a career in the skills trades.

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Adaptive reuse: Giving old buildings new life

September 12, 2024

With a focus on preserving history and promoting sustainability, adaptive reuse has emerged as a popular choice for developers and architects.

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Building balance: How parents in construction can manage work and family life

September 5, 2024

Parents in construction face unique challenges with work-life balance. Fortunately, there are practical solutions and industry changes that can help them thrive, both on-site and at home.

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Balancing work and life on the road in the skilled trades

August 29, 2024

Consistency, sleep, a healthy diet, and keeping in touch with family are a few strategies to maintain balance on the road.

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A contractor’s etiquette lesson: to be a neighborly contractor, love your neighbors

August 22, 2024

Being realistic with project schedules, following local building codes, and mitigating excess noise are easy ways to be a neighborly contractor.

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Bridging the construction skills gap, brick by brick

August 15, 2024

Addressing the skills gap in construction requires a mix of short and long-term strategies, including training programs, apprenticeships, and government initiatives.

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Solving the worker shortage, one employee at a time 

August 8, 2024

Showing respect, offering perks and benefits, and providing growth opportunities are a few ways to improve employee retention in the construction industry.

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