According to an article in the July-August 2010 issue of Design-Build Dateline, even though construction firms tend to adopt new ideas and methods a bit slowly, Lean construction is here to stay and represents the future of the industry. The article begins:
“The Lean approach to construction contracting may soon become an industry standard. In our opinion, it is the answer for operational excellence. Just as it is only a matter of time before the majority of companies adopt virtual construction, most contractors will adopt lean construction. Some contractors do it now, although they may not call it lean; they practice all the methods and attributes of a lean enterprise, having learned the most efficient ways of working.” Read more »
This past Tuesday I had the opportunity to listen in on approximately 4½ hours of testimony on workforce training programs in Texas. The hearing was held by the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce who have been charged to study whether such workforce training programs currently meet business and worker needs in Texas. On the whole, the discussion was positive because there was a definite recognition by all presenters, as well as by the members of the committee, of the need to focus more on “career ready” as opposed to only “college ready” students. It seems there is a wide variety of career opportunities available to high school graduates with the proper skills training. 
Last week Indiana became the 23rd state to become 
Jerry Nevlud, President/CEO of the Houston Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, recently offered the following remarks about The 2011 U.S. Construction Industry Talent Development Report by 
