Concrete Challenges: Why Millennials and Gen Z Shy Away from Construction Careers
By Matt DiBara, The Contractor Consultants The construction industry faces various challenges, including an aging and shrinking workforce. Young people do not want careers in construction, and this is making it harder to fill jobs, and is causing a shortage. About 70%...Tell ‘Em About It!
When you share with young people the opportunities that abound in the construction industry, you grow the possibilities for their futures and the success of our sector. By Stephanie Hajducek, SAMSON Controls, Founder of This One’s for the Gals In January 2020, our...How Telemedicine Improves Workers’ Compensation Outcomes
By Dr. Dan Carlin, CEO of JobSiteCare, and Cal Beyer, Human Capital Risk and Worker Wellbeing Consultant Workers’ Compensation: A Source of Competitive Advantage or Disadvantage The construction industry is acutely aware of how insurance and risk management...U.S. and Canada’s Construction Industry Poised for Growth
JLL’s U.S. and Canada Construction Trends 2024 report details a positive outlook for the construction industry. After a year of stabilization, the construction industry in the U.S. and Canada is positioned for success in 2024, thanks to strong demand and as the...Worsening Overdose Crisis Continues to Adversely Impact Construction Industry
By Cal Beyer The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the number of overdose deaths in the United States has more than doubled in the past five years. Over 105,000 Americans died from all overdoses in calendar year 2022. Approximately 70% of all...