The following article was written by Marek Workforce Development Coordinator, Arthur Ehmling and was originally published on MarekBros.com.After the 2014 Workforce Development...
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?
In a September 2014 study entitled Sinking Underground: The Growing Informal Economy in California Construction, misclassification of more than 39,800 construction workers is a...
The following article was written by Marek Fabric Panels Project Manager, Bill Rankin, and was originally published on MarekBros.com.In commercial construction, fabric panels...
Last month marked the end of summer. For most of us, that means no more trips to the beach or outdoor BBQs, but for many of our neighbors working construction in Texas, the...
Some employers mistakenly believe that wage and salary information can be kept confidential. In my law practice, I occasionally see policies stating that employees may not...
The following article originally appeared in the August newsletter to clients of Kiley Advisors, LLC. Reprinted with permission.In every good company there are two functions...
There is growing anger across the nation about the about the cancer of worker misclassification in the construction industry. Why are more and more political leaders,...
Editor’s note: The following was originally published in Cornerstone, the quarterly magazine of AGC Houston. Reprinted with permission.This December will mark the fifth...
On September 11, OSHA released new reporting rules for workers injured on projects that fall (no pun intended) under federal OSHA jurisdiction. The new record keeping rules...
