Real independent contractors are easy to identify. They are hired to perform a specific project, they bring their own tools, they have their own business cards, and they...
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?
Construction companies can easily run into problems when they hire the wrong people. Not only is it a money problem, but it also affects productivity and safety. ...
The Construction Citizen team has written many times about the growing controversy over whether college is becoming obsolete and actually a liability for many in America. ...
Exciting times are ahead for our collaboration! With the addition of the St. Mary's Seminary Project, the Construction Career Collaborative (C3) now has six designated...
Following reports on the alleged mistreatment of workers on University of Texas student house projects, some of those workers actually received some good news this past week....
Staff and supporters of SER - Jobs for Progress gathered at the Houstonian this past Sunday night to celebrate the organization's 48th anniversary. Dignitaries including...
