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How to Retain Construction Employees Using Engagement and Participation
The earlier and more consistent a contractor is in getting a new worker engaged and participating in the company, the more productive and motivated that worker will be
August 28, 2017
Engagement and participation is not hiring a new worker and then putting him immediately into the work process and expecting unbelievable results right away.
Personnel Management
Could Equipment Upgrades Help Ease the Labor Struggle?
Using upgraded equipment and implementing new technology could help attract younger workers to the industry.
August 8, 2017
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Business
Contractor Saves Money, Improves Employee Health with Workplace Health Services
PC Construction has achieved $3.9 million in cost savings by bringing health services to its employees
August 7, 2017
On the jobsite, a private space is set up where PC Construction employees can visit the traveling health coaches.
Construction Toolbox
How Can We Fill the Labor Shortage if Training Opportunities Are Limited?
Training programs throughout the country are trying to fill the shortage of skilled labor but limitations are preventing them from making a greater impact
August 3, 2017
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Business
4 Tips to Improve Construction Workforce Management
Mismanagement of employees and resources can result in failure, but these four ideas could kick-start a better way of working that allows you to reap the benefits
August 1, 2017
With the right procedures in place, effective management of your construction workforce should result in meeting deadlines, managing downtime, improving costs and securing business.
Labor & Workforce Development
Vision Casting for Construction Contractors Made Simple
Eight steps construction leaders can take to communicate about desired results with people to clarify mission, refine focus and inspire productive work within their crews and companies
July 24, 2017
Casting your vision is serious business and can open up so many doors to new ideas, better innovation of old ideas, and unleash an incredible amount of energy and excitement.
Construction Toolbox
Could Legos Be a Tool to Attract Kids to a Career in Construction?
Many young kids love to build with Legos, and this could be an opportunity for the construction industry to interest kids in a career in the trades
June 29, 2017
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Business Services
Call Winning Plays to Build a Profitable Construction Company
Construction Business Coaching
To grow a business and make money takes more than getting the work done - it takes a great coach
May 17, 2017
In business, like in football, the coach is the key. The coach’s job is to identify the plan of attack, develop the strategy, recruit and train good players, and then coach the team to get it done according to plan.
Personnel Management
The Making of a Leader: The General Manager
The construction general manager must be engaged and active in leading, directing and motivating all the right people and processes to produce a profitable result
April 24, 2017
The role of general manager is a role that is designed to be active and engaging.
Construction Toolbox
New Resource Provides One-stop Shop to Find Construction Contractor Courses
Contractor Courses is a new, free, searchable resource that allows contractors to search construction courses available and even use filters to find just the course they are looking for
April 20, 2017
The Contractor Courses website features a simple, easy-to-use design that allows you to either scroll through all the courses listed on the site or filter by one or many filter options.
Labor & Workforce Development
8 Skills of an Effective Construction General Manager
As contractors face a future that includes their own retirement or retirement of senior leaders, the general manager role might be one that, if not already in place, could provide a nice alternative or option
April 17, 2017
For some construction companies, the need to have a single overseer of the operations is critical, and a general manager could fill that role.
Project Management
7 Tips to Keep Your Construction Company Thinking from Going to the Dogs
How can we shake up our construction workers to be more active in their thinking and to think more clearly, objectively and effectively?
March 27, 2017
Even good people can fall prey to not taking the time to make good decisions, or worse, ignore important and available information that would have led them to a better decision.
Personnel Management
The Importance of Recognizing, and Celebrating, Company Milestones
Start recognizing those whom have done well and done you well, and make a big deal out of milestones and goals
March 20, 2017
Start recognizing those whom have done well and done you well, and make a big deal out of milestones and goals.
Business Services
[VIDEO] AGC Working to Rebuild Pipeline of Qualified Skilled Laborers
Brian Turmail of AGC talks about focusing and increasing career and technical programs at the high school and college levels in order to help fill the labor shortage and remove the stigma that trades aren't a good career path
March 10, 2017
[VIDEO] AGC Working to Rebuild Pipeline of Qualified Skilled Laborers
Construction Technology
[VIDEO] Sage Survey Reveals Hiring, Technology Trends in the Construction Industry
Survey results show despite general optimism many firms report they remain worried about the availability of qualified workers and rising health and regulatory costs
March 9, 2017
[VIDEO] Sage Survey Reveals Hiring, Technology Trends in the Construction Industry
Business Services
How to Improve Crew Productivity
Gaining greater productivity isn’t only about doing more work, working more hours, installing new technology etc. Just as important is improving our workers sense of safety, physically first, but also mentally and emotionally.
March 3, 2017
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Personnel Management
The Making of a Leader: The Construction Vice President
The role of construction vice president has expanded to take on more-specific responsibilities, demanding an individual who is more skilled and schooled in ways to grow the company
February 27, 2017
No matter your situation, look today to move your next vice president to a greater level of responsibility and accountability. The effort will benefit both the new vice president and just about everyone else with whom they come into contact!
Personnel Management
Succession Planning: Why Contractors Need to Have a Backup Plan
Contractors must always be prepared for the inevitable such as a key person leaving, retiring or being terminated
February 20, 2017
Succession planning is growing on most firms’ employee and leadership “radar” because as an industry, we’re getting older, in larger numbers than ever. A growing number of construction companies are realizing that they might be seeing a significant percentage of their most-experienced and most-knowledgeable workers and leaders exiting...and soon!
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