Mental Health & Wellness: Key Components of Safety for Construction Industry
A growing topic of discussion in the industries we serve is mental health. Although safety has long been a core value of the construction industry, wellness is now gaining traction as a much-needed area of focus. Its importance can’t be understated. Nearly 13 percent of workplace injuries are attributed to fatigue, and more than 40…
AIA & ACE Announce Mentor Program Partnership to Support Future Architects
As part of its commitment to providing equitable access for aspiring architects, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is proud to announce both monetary and in-kind donations to the ACE Mentor Program. AIA’s $10,000 investment will help support ACE’s mission of providing life-changing after-school programs for about 10,000 students in 37 states and the District of…
Construction Employment Decreases By 9,000 in March, Says ABC
The construction industry lost 9,000 jobs on net in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 196,000 jobs, an increase of 2.5%. Nonresidential construction employment fell by 1,800 positions on net, with declines…
Flexible Work is Here to Stay: 63% of Experienced Workers Report Flex Work is More Than Half Their Income
Earlier this month, WorkWhile conducted a comprehensive survey asking workers on the app to tell us more about their experience with flex work. In our third annual survey, we received responses from over 1300 workers, in both English and Spanish, to get to know them on a deeper level — the findings showed some surprising trends….
Mentoring in Construction: Benefits and Best Practices
Mentoring is important for professional development of employees in all roles in the construction industry. At its core, mentoring is a learning relationship. Mentorship relationships can be a two-way street, where both the mentor as well as the mentee are able to learn, grow and support one another. As the construction industry faces unprecedented talent challenges,…
Understanding Zoomers: What Drives Them and Their Impact on the Future
Generation Z is growing up. Sandwiched between Millennials and Generation Alpha, this group is emerging as an influential demographic and driving impactful change that will shape our future in ways we haven’t seen before. This demographic, also known as Zoomers, is the largest generation on Earth, ranging in age from 10 to 25. While we…
Construction Sector Adds 25,000 Employees In January As Firms Raise Pay Faster Than Overall Private Sector In Bid To Attract More Workers
Industry Employment Hits New Record Amid Strong Demand, But Firms Would Have Hired Even More Workers as Construction Officials Call for Measures to Enable More People to Work in the Industry Construction firms added 25,000 employees in January and raised wages for hourly workers more steeply than other sectors, according to an analysis by the Associated General…
Construction Job Openings Surge by 82,000 in December, Says ABC
The construction industry had 413,000 job openings in December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings increased by 82,000 for…
More Training Needed to Address Mental Health at Civil Construction and Engineering Companies
The latest edition of The Civil Quarterly (TCQ) from Dodge Construction Network features new data on how civil construction companies are attempting to address mental health. The report, produced in partnership with Infotech and Hexagon, is based on a quarterly survey of civil contractors and engineers that examines the business conditions that they face and also includes two unique topics per quarter…
NCCER Releases Updated Crew Curriculum
With the growing retirement rate of experienced construction professionals and nearly 73,000 projected job openings for first-line supervisors through 2031, it is paramount for organizations to effectively prepare and train the next generation of construction leaders. To help organizations address this critical need, the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) has updated the Fundamentals of Crew…
