Houston's Construction Career Collaborative (C3), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization focused on the commercial construction industry in the Houston region, has made...
Renewing the Workforce
Construction is a large and complex worldwide industry constantly shaped by new information technologies, advanced materials, environmental policies, regulations and changing building methods. Most importantly, though, construction is shaped by people. Sustaining a strong industry requires attracting and valuing a skilled, career-driven, high quality workforce... who also like to build! How is the construction industry attracting the skilled workforce for future growth market demands? Do prospective candidates see construction as a viable career choice?
Having the opportunity to earn a decent wage should be available to everyone who is looking for one.Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Greater Houston and the...
With each passing day, state and federal governments are getting more serious about rooting out and eliminating worker misclassification, sometimes known as payroll fraud. But...
Hi there. The Chamberlin Man here.Man alive! During those last few weeks of late spring to early summer, the rain had really been coming down. Widespread flooding had been...
In the construction industry, productivity and profit are always doing a dance. They are always partners no matter whether your firm is a global giant or a local sub. Whether...
As Kiley muses about the character of the two presumptive nominees in this year’s presidential election, he says proudly that “character still counts in the construction industry.”
How do we fix a problem born from the business practice where a contractor must be the lowest bidder in order to win work? C3 offers an owner-driven strategy.
Talent and leadership are alive and well in America’s youth! Last month, I attended the SkillsUSA National Championships in Louisville, Kentucky. First of all, WOW!...
Read the second in a series of posts about what McPherson observed during the 2016 ABC NCC, an intensive competition between more than 200 craft profession trainees and students.
