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A Sales and Marketing Approach to Workforce Development

Pro Builder

A Sales and Marketing Approach to Workforce Development. But imagine what could be accomplished if we stopped looking at workforce development as a challenge at the local level and addressed it as a national, even global, awareness initiative. Building the Pipeline for Next-Gen Skilled Labor. Fri, 04/01/2022 - 07:00.

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Making the Construction Industry Accessible for All

Fieldwire

The built environment’s workforce has stayed homogenous. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the construction industry remains at 89% men to 11% women. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the construction industry remains at 89% men to 11% women. with around 43% of the workforce 45 years and older.

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Can We Make Home Building a Little Less ‘Interesting?’

Pro Builder

If not for severe shortages of land, labor, and materials, most notably reflected in the soaring price of lumber and steel, life would be not merely good but absolutely great. . Get involved in workforce development. My column on this very subject, “ What Labor Shortage? 10 Ways to Make Home Building More Boring.

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Upcoming Webinars & Construction Events in May 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Focal points include design, manufacturing, bidding strategies for subcontractors, and how to tackle workforce challenges as an owner among much more. With labor and materials shortages and limited financial resources, it’s no secret that construction is a competitive market. Date & time: May 10, 2022 at 9am PT/12pm ET.

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FEATURE STORY: Workforce Development Programs – The Recipe For Success

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

A well-educated, highly skilled workforce has become the most important ingredient to strengthen economies and ensure a high quality of life. In this feature, Business Facilities examines several state workforce development programs that are rising to the top. From the January/February 2014 issue. MADE IN ALABAMA.

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Breaking Down Perceptions in the Construction Industry

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The construction industry faces a significant skilled labor shortage. As such, educators play a major role in shaping the workforce and ensuring that the industry continues to attract bright and diverse candidates, including underrepresented populations like women and people of color. Skill Trade Professionals.

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Recruiting Ideas for Low Wage Workers 

ExactHire - Construction

Corporations like Amazon, Walmart, and Chipotle are addressing their labor shortage by ramping up their average wage to $15 an hour. Low-wage workers want the same work and life balance as the rest of the workforce. Flexible scheduling may not be convenient for management. Low-wage workers deserve respect.

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