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Construction Management Salaries: What You Need to Know

Fieldwire

Though salaries vary by region, experience, and certification (among other factors), the growing demand for construction managers is likely to drive salaries even higher for the foreseeable future — the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts more than 46,000 construction management jobs will have been added by 2028 , a 10% increase.

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Skilled labor shortage amplifies need to boost vocational education

The Korte Company

Below, we summarize the cause of today’s skilled worker shortage and join in calling for a more unified, sustainable way to strengthen the ranks of a workforce badly in need of reinforcement. Vocational education is disappearing. The problem is the systematic de-emphasis of vocational education in America’s schools.

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Gearing Up for CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020

Construction Business Owner

Both CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 and IFPE 2020 have already set exhibit space records and will feature industry-leading education programs. New for 2020 is the opportunity to mix and match education sessions between CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE for one price. Expanded Educational Opportunities.

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Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article

Job Order Contracting

Key FY 2017 Statistics. At the time, the federal sector portfolio (as well as education, state/county/local government), etc. Managing the numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and construction projects required for any building or asset portfolio is a daunting task. million acres $16.5

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The Rise of Women in Construction: Why It’s Critical, Especially in Field Leadership

Autodesk Construction Cloud

It’s about having the right workforce in place for a sustainable future. Kabri isn’t just talking the talk. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women comprise 11% of employees in the U.S. I believe it starts with education. It isn’t gender diversity for the sake of more diversity. She’s walking the walk.

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Experience vs. Credentials: Does Your Commercial Construction Contractor Make the Grade?

HardHatChat

and the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows employment for construction managers will grow 16 percent (faster than average for all occupations) from 2012 to 2022. Many prepare for a commercial construction career with a formal education, whether it’s a college degree in construction management, engineering or architecture, or a related field.

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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector

Job Order Contracting

These factors include… poor formal and professional education in the domain, low investment in research and development, deep rooted project culture, perceived long life-cycle of associated return on investment, resistance from construction projects’ participants and stakeholders, and lack of real property owner leadership and competency.