Construction Culture : Why it Matters, and How to Make it Better

Construction Culture : Why it Matters, and How to Make it Better

By the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) staff There is a labor shortage in the construction industry – and it’s not exactly breaking news. Headlines declare that “nobody wants to work anymore,” – but is this explanation really at the root of what’s a...
What Does a Resilient Workforce Look Like?

What Does a Resilient Workforce Look Like?

Remote work, the need for new skills, and the rise of AI push employers to rethink workforce resilience. This article is reprinted with permission from Aon. For more valuable insights related to AI, workforce, sustainability, ESG, supply chain, and much more, visit:...

Enhancing Equal Employment Opportunity in Construction: EEOC Report

Earlier in June, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Charlotte A. Burrows issued a report titled, “Building For The Future: Advancing Equal Employment Opportunity in the Construction Industry.” It provides findings and next steps based on the...

Managing Generational Gaps in Construction

By Brian Poage, Senior Solution Sales Manager at Raken The construction workforce is made up of a wide variety of age groups. From new professionals just starting their careers to seasoned veterans with decades of experience, you’ll find employees from nearly every...

Why Supporting Women in Construction Benefits Everyone

By Nicole Needles, NCCER The time for women in construction has come. Historically, the construction industry has been male-dominated, with women making up only 11% of the workforce. Whether women are intimidated by the lack of representation in the workforce or the...