Nearly Half of Gen Z Is Considering the Skilled Trades as AI Reshapes Career Plans, New Thumbtack Report Finds
Thumbtack, the technology company helping millions of people confidently care for their homes, today released its third annual Future of the Skilled Trades Report, revealing how AI and economic uncertainty are reshaping career decisions and fueling a new generation of tradespeople. More than 80 percent of Gen Z surveyed say it has become harder for…
Building Hope 2026: A Construction Suicide Prevention Breakfast and Benefit
Construction is built on people. Join South Carolina’s construction community for a morning of connection, education, and action during Construction Suicide Prevention Week. Construction Suicide Prevention Week is a time to recognize the progress our industry has made and to continue building a culture where mental health and suicide prevention are treated with the same…
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…
