A Sustainable Workforce Starts With You

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?

If you are currently working in the field of construction and are not fluent in English, or if you are an employer with a limited English workforce, an English for construction...
Safe + Sound is a year-round campaign that encourages businesses to incorporate a safety and health program. Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each...
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and Ambition Theory recently announced the release of Building Better, a report based on a survey with 770...
In the world of construction, skill development and continuous learning play a vital role in career advancement. Whether you're an aspiring or seasoned carpenter, electrician,...
Florida's new immigration law SB 1718, which took effect July 1, will make Florida's construction workforce shortage worse.  Instead of allowing more employment-based...
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there are more than 50,000 “struck by falling object” recordable injuries every year in the United States. There are nearly 116...
Creating a comprehensive accident prevention plan is crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of craft professionals working on commercial construction jobsites.
The term “line of fire” is very common when talking about the hazards of a work task. Depending on the work being completed, there may be many different lines of fire or there...
Examine the benefits and advantages of skilled trade partner collaborations in supporting and enhancing the current and future commercial construction workforce.