An owner of a New Jersey residential roofing and construction company pled guilty this week and may face serious prison time for stealing over $450,000 in unpaid workers’...
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?
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...
Construction Citizen has long been focused on presenting the skilled trades as an outstanding option for young people to consider as a career. There are serious policy...
In 2009, House Bill (HB) 4328, authored by Texas State Representative Mark Strama and sponsored by Texas State Senator Carlos Uresti, created the Interagency Literacy Council for...
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...
With open arms, ethical construction companies are welcoming veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan who need civilian jobs now that their service to their country has been...
Leaders in the construction industry told the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) that the state needs to get tough on companies that cheat the system by misclassifying their...
Leaders from business and workers’ advocates sat down recently in Washington to talk about the road ahead when it comes to creating a sustainable workforce in the construction...
Last week the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and Governor Pat Quinn announced a renewed effort to protect workers and reward law abiding companies by fighting...
