Dealing with the Skeptic
If you’ve been running an AEC firm for any length of time, you probably have one of these people: The high performer. The rainmaker. The technical wizard who can walk onto a jobsite or glance at a set of drawings, and instantly tell you what’s wrong. They are extremely valuable. They are also convinced that…
ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 63,000 Jobs in February; Annual Pay was Up 4.5%
Private sector employment increased by 63,000 jobs in February and pay was up 4.5 percent year-over-year according to the February ADP National Employment Report® produced by ADP Research in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab (“Stanford Lab”). The ADP National Employment Report is an independent measure of the labor market based on the anonymized weekly…
Demand for Career Technical Education (CTE) Teachers Growing Urgent
Chef Tom Shibley has had an interesting culinary career at upscale restaurants and catering jobs for high-profile events. But he found that the instability of the industry and lack of benefits like healthcare weren’t conducive to supporting a family. We want to let professionals know that when they’re ready for a career change, schools like…
The Wounded Workforce Launches Center for Construction Mental Health to Combat Workforce Crisis
The Wounded Workforce officially launched the Center for Construction Mental Health, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to address the mental health crisis threatening construction workforce stability, safety performance, and project delivery nationwide. The Center moves beyond crisis intervention to provide contractors with construction-specific training, certification programs, and operational tools that proactively support worker mental health before…
Wellness Workdays CEO Debra Wein Invited to Speak at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Construction Safety and Health Conference
Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of workplace wellness solutions, announced today that CEO and Founder, Debra Wein, will speak at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Construction Safety and Health Conference on January 22. Wein will be joined by industry leaders Jamie Evans, Vice President, Environmental Health and Safety at Turner Construction, and Stewart Levy, Vice President, Population Health and Occupational…
Aerotek Earns 2026 Military Friendly® and Military Spouse Friendly® Employer Designations
Aerotek, a leading provider of workplace solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance, announced today it has been awarded the 2026 Gold Military Friendly® Employer and Military Spouse Friendly® Employer designations for the third consecutive year. Aerotek’s recognition reflects its dedication to providing career support, flexibility and advancement opportunities for veterans and military spouses. Aerotek helps veterans…
Why Suicide Prevention Must Be a 365-Day Leadership Priority
In construction, safety is measured by the number of people who return home at the end of a shift. We track recordables, monitor TRIR, and review near misses. But there is another number we too often avoid: how many of our colleagues are silently struggling—and how many we lose to suicide when the workday ends….
A Few Thoughts on Organization Structure
AEC firms today still struggle with the same old organizational issues that undermine clarity, accountability, and leadership. Most people probably don’t know it, but my undergraduate degree is actually a management degree with a specialization in organizational behavior. And yes, it proved to be relevant and useful. I have been working with AEC firms on…
Step Up for Veterans: Join the #84LungesChallenge
In honor of National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25, 2025, 84 Lumber is launching the 84 Lunges Challenge, a nationwide social media campaign designed to raise awareness about the critical need to hire U.S. military veterans. Inspired by the message, “Hire a Veteran. Change a Life,” the 84 Lunges Challenge invites individuals, businesses, and organizations across the country to complete 84…
Vacation time?
Leaders should set clear expectations around vacation planning, approval, and communication to avoid disruption and disengagement. We are in that time of the year now when everyone starts taking their family (or other) summer vacations. Most companies in this business seem to let their employees decide when they will be gone or not. There is…
