The Houston Chapter of the American Subcontractor Association (ASA) recently hosted a luncheon panel that focused on the progress of the Construction Career Collaborative (...
Sustainable Value
Premier contractors operate on principles that produce sustainable value, consistent quality and high return on investment. Many lesser-quality contractors skirt the law, limit compensation and eliminate benefits, safety and training programs in order to hit the low cost bid. How do construction leaders communicate their superior value so owners and developers can avoid the risks and hidden costs associated with second-rate contractors?
Often low price wins the job, but does it deliver best value and return on investment?
We recently interviewed Katrina Kersch, the Acting Executive Director of the Construction Career Collaborative (C3), to better understand the origins and the current status of the...
One of the trends we've been watching closely at Construction Citizen is the shift in attitudes when it comes to the "college for all" mentality that has dominated public policy...
We've been telling you about the push in Austin to bring balance to the Texas education system. Many feel there's too much emphasis on sending every single student to college and...
“I don't need training, I don't have time for that! Get me a job and then I can show them what I can do!”I hear this all the time when I recruit small and minority...
The phenomenon of a high unemployment rate coupled with a skilled labor shortage continues to baffle many people. Construction executives know exactly why people looking for...
Real improvement requires actionable data. Measures are used to establish realistic goals and to track progress, and there are many examples in the construction industry....
There are certain captains of this industry who truly get what's happening with the workforce and what needs to be done moving forward.I was lucky enough to be able to visit with...
In 1967, Leo Joeris founded Joeris General Contractors on the principle “First Build Trust”. That principle has remained both the driving force for the company and the...
