The following was originally published on the NCCER blog Breaking Ground. Reprinted with permission.There’s no better time to work in the construction industry than now....
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?
The issue of worker misclassification promises to loom large once again during the next session of the Texas Legislature – and not just as it relates to the construction industry....
Business leaders in Houston seem well-positioned to set the tone for how the rest of the nation addresses workforce challenges, experts agree. During a town hall-style event...
Now with 123 Accredited Employers, 47 Project Participants, four Certified Staffing Agencies, seven active projects (as well as three completed projects and more in the pipe) and...
The following article was written by Whitney Martin and was originally published on Marekbros.com.Did you know that the USS Lexington, built in 1942, participated in nearly every...
Hi there. The Chamberlin Man here.Afraid of heights? Don't look at these photos!A 12,000 square foot barrel shaped standing-seam aluminum roof constructed of 40-foot custom-...
Educators, industry representatives, family, and friends of the CMEF class of 2016 gathered last Thursday evening to celebrate the achievements of this graduating class of...
A new website that helps students and adults tap into career opportunities in the petrochemical industry - which is thriving during this downturn in the energy sector - is now...
In a previous post, I wrote about my interviews with four students who will soon graduate from Dickinson High School (DHS). We talked about their experiences in the...
