“What If?”What if your construction company had the opportunity to secure K-12 construction work with the largest school district in the State of Texas?What if you had the right...
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 global jobs war is coming and there is no time to waste. Cities are crumbling for lack of good jobs. Nations are in revolt because their people can’t get good jobs. The cities...
Editor's note: The following article was originally posted on the MarekBros.com blog.Power tools are used daily in our line of work; we use them to cut metal, secure fasteners,...
On a sunny morning this spring, I stopped by the Brittmoore Field Office Trailer to visit with Roberto Sanchez, a project manager from Reytec Construction Resources, about a...
The Chamberlin Man here.The most important work we do at Chamberlin Roofing and Waterproofing is keeping our team safe. We foster this culture through training, processes,...
The following was written by Paul Godwin, BIM Manager at Marek, and was originally posted on Marekbros.com.After attending the Spring 2014 BIMFORUM in Boston, it is apparent that...
The following article originally appeared in the June newsletter to clients of Kiley Advisors, LLC. Reprinted with permission.These are the times that will test.These are...
On May 29, 2014, I had the opportunity to be on the Louisiana Business and Industry Show to discuss the skilled labor market challenges and the tools available to more effectively...
Construction and Maintenance Education Foundation (CMEF), a training affiliate of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Greater Houston, honored 44 graduates in millwright,...
