The Fed Hits the Brakes and Construction Takes it on the Chin
News that October existing home sales fell once more, giving a period of decline dating back to January 2022, is a reminder that when the Fed hits the brakes, it is housing and the construction economy that feels the sharpest pain. As National Association of Realtors chief economist Lawrence Yun put it: “More potential homebuyers…
Apprenticeship Programs Can’t Do It Alone
In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, November 14-20, The National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) congratulates all apprentices currently training in the United States to become construction craft professionals. However, as the construction workforce ages, the industry is at a critical crossroads. Source: Construction Labor Market Analyzer, 2022. Here are three additional observations….
Strategically Funding School Facility Improvements
A blueprint for districts to secure taxpayer-funded capital investment Public education is facing renewed scrutiny in post-pandemic America. Improving student outcomes for today’s world means bringing disparate topics together to make wiser and bolder decisions in school planning, design and improvement. It has always been a challenge for public schools to keep pace with facility…
A M King’s Cheryl Moore on Education, Giving Back and Job Satisfaction
Obtaining a degree was always a priority for me. Timing was the hard part. My children are college graduates, and I wanted the same for myself. When I was finally able to go back to school a few years ago, I chose Johnson C. Smith University’s Metropolitan College, an undergraduate degree program for adults and non-traditional…
“Not Your Father’s” Energy Management System
I was recently thinking how technology has changed so much just in my lifetime. Music is a great example of an ever-evolving technology. I remember buying records as a kid, then cassettes and then CDs. This evolved into downloading music to my computer/device. Now I subscribe to a steaming service and have every album I…
Construction Industry Recruiting: Thinking Beyond the Obvious
When we discuss the current shortage of construction employees in our industry, we typically talk about the shortage of skilled trades, project management and engineering personnel. Obviously, people to fill these roles are in short supply, so companies and industry associations are right to focus on promoting careers in the trades and construction management through…
North Carolina’s “Be Pro Be Proud” Trucks Hit the Road
Carolinas AGC is proud to be a part of the two newly launched NC Be Pro Be Proud Trucks which are officially on the road visiting schools and communities across North Carolina to promote careers in construction. Following South Carolina’s lead, the NC trucks include simulators for hands-on experiences with construction trades and will visit…
Attracting “Talent That Sticks” with Jim Sobeck
It’s no surprise that the construction industry has been battling workforce shortages for at least a decade. Effectively recruiting talent that “sticks” is more critical now than ever. We chatted with Jim Sobeck, the President/CEO of New South Construction Supply to see what he’s doing on the recruiting front. “Our Talent Acquisition Manager uses LinkedIn…
Gen Z: Breaking the Marketing Mold
Gen Z – the demographic group succeeding Millennials and preceding Generation Alpha – is the first generation to grow up with the internet easily at their fingertips and social media as a strong influence in day-to-day activities. Members of Gen Z, comprised of those born between the mid to late 1990s and 2010, have a…
Improving Organizational Self-Image
Improving this will not only help you attract and keep good people, but it will also bring in new clients. Everyone keeps talking about how difficult it is to find and keep truly outstanding people in their firms. There’s a little secret on how to do that – one that I have never seen anyone write…
