The following article was authored by Rob Vanya of San Jacinto College:San Jacinto College is introducing new courses in HVACR in response to requests by industry partners and to...
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?
A shortage of skilled labor along the Gulf Coast inspired global engineering construction company Fluor to open a craft training facility near Houston, where students are trained...
The following article originally appeared in the May newsletter to clients of Kiley Advisors, LLC. Reprinted with permission.“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.”That...
Hi there. The Chamberlin Man here.When you have an MVP on your team, you win. That’s why we’re especially proud to call Chamberlin Roofing Superintendent Curtis Purvis...
Watch video interviews of Dickinson (Texas) High School students who have completed courses in welding and are preparing to graduate and pursue careers in the construction...
Marek Division President John Hinson shares an inspiring message about hard work and appreciation.
One of the organizations we’re proud to partner with at Construction Citizen is Neighborhood Centers in Houston, where they’ve now officially launched a new workforce initiative...
According to Construction Dive, CNBC reports that Goldman Sachs recently released a report that states that in the residential construction industry, there is no labor...
A broad cross section of construction and construction-related business associations are asking leaders in both parties in Washington to make career training a priority this year.
