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Dave Simpson, Carolinas AGC on the Carolinas Construction Industry

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on December 10, 2018

GroundBreak Carolinas is pleased to share thoughts and insights from key leaders in the construction industry from North Carolina and South Carolina. Dave Simpson, President and CEO of Carolinas AGC, shares his thoughts on the construction industry: What are your thoughts on the Carolinas’ Construction economy in 2019? We are very optimistic at Carolinas AGC…

Topics: Business, Markets
Construction Economy, Construction industry, Workforce

5 Recruitment Strategies for Construction Companies

by Rachel Novotny, eSub on October 26, 2018

Since the unemployment rate dipped below 4%, hiring managers have looked to improve their recruitment strategies for construction companies. There are 7.1 million open jobs in the United States as of the end of August. Roughly 273,000 of the open jobs were construction industry jobs. Not to mention that the median age for a construction…

Topics: Business, Workforce
Recruiting, Workforce

In the National Spotlight: Power Up Inc. at Forefront of Removing Barriers for Women in Construction

by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas on October 26, 2018

Rooted in the Southeast, Power UP Inc. is a one-of-a-kind non-profit organization that is consistently at the forefront of removing barriers that have prohibited the development of a diversified and strong workforce for the construction industry. On Monday, October 23, Power UP founder Dr. Mittie Cannon was a special guest on the Fox Business Network’s…

Topics: Featured, Uncategorized, Workforce
Dr. Mittie Cannon, Power UP: It's a Mother-Daughter Thing!, women in construction, Workforce

FlexJobs’ Survey Explores Varying Workplace Attitudes of Millennials and Older Workers

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on September 19, 2018

FlexJobs released new insights from its August 2018 survey, which gathered responses from over 3,000 workers about key topics related to career, work flexibility, and workplace issues. FlexJobs specifically analyzed and compared responses from members of the millennial generation with those who identified with the baby boomer or silent generation to uncover differences and similarities…

Topics: Human Resources, Recruiting
Workforce

Eighty Percent of Construction Firms Facing Challenges Finding Skilled Workers

by AGC of America on August 30, 2018

Three out of Four Metros Added Construction Jobs in Past Year, But Nationwide Shortage of Skilled Workers Has Raised the Cost of Construction and Delayed Project Schedules, Putting Broader Economic Growth at Risk Eighty percent of construction firms report they are having a hard time filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the…

Topics: Featured, Human Resources, Workforce
Construction Labor, Workforce

Tips for Attracting Millennials in Construction

by Rachel Novotny, eSub on August 18, 2018

So far 2018 is stacking up to be a busy year for construction companies. However, companies are finding it hard to attract millennials in construction. There are nearly a quarter of a million open construction jobs in the United States, but they’re finding it harder and harder to fill them. Another issue that the construction…

Topics: Contracting, Featured, Human Resources
Construction recruiting, millenials, Workforce

ABC Applauds Reauthorization of Perkins Act to Drive Workforce Education

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on August 6, 2018

Associated Builders and Contractors today praised Congress and the administration for passing a bipartisan reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, one of the key federal programs that supports vocational education programs that align with local workforce needs and lead to industry-recognized credentials. “With strong support from the Trump administration, Congress…

Topics: Workforce
Perkins Act, Workforce

New Career Resource Launched by ABC and Real Estate Industry Organizations

by Associated Builders and Contractors on June 28, 2018

Associated Builders and Contractors has teamed up with more than two dozen real estate industry trade associations to highlight the rich variety of career paths in the real estate sector. The group collaborated on a new website, CareersBuildingCommunities.org, which allows visitors to navigate through the scores of career paths across all sectors of real estate…

Topics: Business, Workforce
ABC, CareersBuildingCommunities.org, Workforce

Construction Employment Increases, Lack of Trained Workers Threatens Future Job Gains

by Associated General Contractors on June 27, 2018

Construction employment increased in 263 (73 percent) out of 358 metro areas between May 2017 and May 2018, declined in 47 (13 percent) and was unchanged in 48, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials warned that the supply of qualified workers…

Topics: Business, Featured
AGC, Construction Employment, Workforce

Apprenticeships Must Be Expanded to Meet 21st Century Workforce Needs

by Associated Builders and Contractors on May 12, 2018

According to the final report of the Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion, apprenticeship programs offer workers a career path with paid, on-the-job training and provide employers with highly trained workers, but they are insufficient to address the growing skills gap in many industries. Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) commended the secretaries of labor, education and…

Topics: Apprenticeships, Business, Workforce
Apprenticeship, Workforce

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