Joe Bousquin, Construction Dive
Construction’s unified response to racism in the industry is growing stronger. Twice as many construction firms plan to participate in the second annual Construction Inclusion Week, the industry’s grassroots effort to stamp out racist incidents and hate on jobsites.
Zachary Phillips, Construction Dive
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2021, women and Black workers encompassed about 11% and 6% of the construction workforce respectively. Both are below the groups’ share of the total national workforce.
Rhonda Crowder, Properties Magazine
For construction project owners and general contractors seeking a diverse talent pool but struggling to find the right fit, Contractors Assistance Association (CAA) can be a valuable resource.
Megan Sims, cleveland.com
There are signs that point toward the Cleveland area having an unexpected and sustained boom in the industrial real estate arena.
According to JLL, a real estate company, whose specialties include commercial and industrial industries, 9.8 million square feet of industrial space has been added over the last five years.
Richard Walker, Constructor Magazine
The future of our industry is in a state of flux. From an increased demand for talent to more focus on cost competitiveness, disruptions are afoot. While analyzing your business model and tightening operating procedures are important, it is even more important to focus on one critical asset: your people.
The importance of prioritizing employee development cannot be overstated. It’s the competitive advantage too often overlooked.
Stan Bullard, Crain's
Talk about a turnaround.
Construction contractor concerns about future building prospects that took center stage in the pandemic's peak have melted away as the building market regained its footing with resurgent hospital building projects and continued commercial realty development.
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $50 million in Apprenticeship Building America grant funding for Registered Apprenticeship hubs – organizations that help employers design, develop and deliver programs – and support the establishment, scaling and expansion of Registered Apprenticeship programs in new and fast-growing industries and occupations.
