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Addressing the Global Construction Labor Shortage: 3 Proven Steps to Success

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Research by Autodesk and the AGC found that 85% of firms in the US have open positions, and 91% are struggling to fill at least some of these roles. In fact, three out of four respondents (77%) to the 2023 AGC and Autodesk workforce survey agree that have a diverse team is key to boosting their business in the long run.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Maggie Farrell, Diversity & HR Manager at S. M. Wilson & Co.

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Multiple studies have shown that diverse teams are more innovative and perform better. Two years in a row, the company has been named an Employment Scorecard Honoree by the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. This organization showcases employers that demonstrate a strong commitment to women in the workplace.

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Augmenting Your Workforce for Success

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A survey by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk found that 93% of construction firms have open positions they're trying to fill, and 73% struggle to find qualified candidates for available roles. The most pressing one, of course, is the labor shortage. Beyond that, be sure to invest in training and development.

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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events

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AGC Convention (Grapevine, Texas). The annual AGC Convention, brought to you by the Associated General Contractors, provides contractors with space to study industry-critical topics in-depth in a dynamic, educational setting. The AGC Convention will be open for on-site registration with early bird dates until November 30, 2021. .

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Guide to Top 2023-24 Construction Conferences & Events

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The Buildings Show brings together the most innovative industry leaders and products, has informative roundtable discussions and panels, and unites everyone in the Canadian building industry in one place. Take some time to review the events that apply to your work, and consider attending to help move your career forward.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

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AGC Publication #1205, September 1991. Innovation and learning in complex offshore construction projects. Partnering: An Innovative and Effective Project Organization Concept. Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management, 12(3), 355-368. Procuring service innovations: contractor. E., & Sanders, S.

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12 Skills Every Successful Construction Project Manager Should Have

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Innovations currently exist that can identify a range of risks, from safety issues to potential trade clashes. As mentioned above, there are many innovations available to project teams to improve efficiency, communication and quality. That being said, some risks are incredibly difficult to identify and mitigate.