We have been writing about the critical need for controlling security on your jobsite to prevent possible injuries, to track materials, to avoid tool theft, and in the case of the...
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?
Safety is critical on every construction site. It matters every minute of every day and not just during the safety talk, incident review, OSHA audit or client incident...
Some lawmakers raised questions this week about whether school districts around Texas have the kind of resources they'll need to fully implement sweeping education reforms signed...
The use of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) by a litany of major league stars has tainted everyone and everything associated with Major League Baseball from the late 1980’s to...
I created the Mobilization 2 Completion initiative as a means to address the growing need for a sustainable skilled construction workforce. Research has shown that the...
First 15 students complete four-year apprenticeship program in sheet metalOn January 16, fourteen men and one woman were celebrated by their friends, families, instructors, and...
While some believe education reforms passed by the Texas Legislature last year offer the right alternatives for students who may want to go to college or immediately enter a...
Successful construction CEO’s and senior leadership teams are constantly striving to take their companies to “the next level.” The best teams have a clear vision of what...
The Texas Payday Law, Chapter 61 of the Texas Labor Code, governs how workers are paid in Texas. The law applies to all private employers, and is enforced by the Texas...
