Professional Development
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.