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Skip to main content. Construction is a large and complex worldwide industry constantly shaped by new information technologies, advanced materials, environmental policies, regulations and changing building methods. Most importantly, though, construction is shaped by people. Sustaining a strong industry requires attracting and valuing a skilled, career-driven, high quality workforce. who also like to build! How is the construction industry attracting the skilled workforce for future growth market demands?
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Skip to main content. A Clear View of the Construction Career Collaborative (C3). On Thu, 08/11/2016 - 10:21am. Houston's Construction Career Collaborative (C3). You might ask, What is C3's mission anyway? The Construction Industry Needs a Culture Change: Stop the 'Race to the Bottom'. On Thu, 07/21/2016 - 8:31am. The following article was originally published in the Houston Chronicle:. Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council recently passed an ordinance encouraging apartment developers applying for tax ...
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Construction Citizen
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Skip to main content. Premier contractors operate on principles that produce sustainable value, consistent quality and high return on investment. Many lesser-quality contractors skirt the law, limit compensation and eliminate benefits, safety and training programs in order to hit the low cost bid. How do construction leaders communicate their superior value so owners and developers can avoid the risks and hidden costs associated with second-rate contractors? Often low price wins the job, but. The chart o...
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Construction Citizen
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Skip to main content. Are schools, organizations and media portraying the richness, variety and vitality of construction careers? Recruiting and renewing a sustainable work force means embracing a positive image for our industry, reinforcing it with our education and industry partners and fulfilling its promise through socially responsible industry practices. A Clear View of the Construction Career Collaborative (C3). On Thu, 08/11/2016 - 10:21am. Houston's Construction Career Collaborative (C3). Having ...
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Construction Citizen
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Skip to main content. When the private sector does not address a major issue, the public sector will often step into the vacuum and do it. The construction industry has been slow to embrace the principles of social responsibility and sustainable value, focusing instead on whatever it takes to be lowest bidder. As a consequence of this, government is adopting policies that reshape the rules for the industry. ABC 13: Construction Delays at Some New Houston School Campuses [VIDEO]. Editor's Note: The Worker...
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Construction Citizen
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Skip to main content. Attending to the safety, security and well-being of all craftspersons is the foundation for building and sustaining a high performance workforce. That means establishing high safety standards and ensuring workers' compensation coverage. It also means that FUTA, SUTA and FICA are paid on behalf of all craftspersons. A Clear View of the Construction Career Collaborative (C3). On Thu, 08/11/2016 - 10:21am. Houston's Construction Career Collaborative (C3). When It Rains, It Pours. Durin...
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Reshaping the Construction Industry | Construction Citizen
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Skip to main content. Reshaping the Construction Industry. Worker Misclass Debate Starts Anew at Texas Capitol. The issue of worker misclassification promises to loom large again during the next TX Legislature session. Snapshots of 2016 NCC: Conversation with NCC Chair. Watch video interview on the day before the practical or hands-on portion of the 2-day competition. Many contractors are becoming open shop, using a mix of union and non-union workers on their projects. On Mon, 08/22/2016 - 8:03am. Highli...
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Construction Citizen
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Skip to main content. The construction industry stands alone in its diversity of occupations, crafts and breadth of opportunities for learning and leadership. Career development choices include crafts training, apprenticeships, advanced equipment operations, supervising, information technologies, project management, engineering and general management. Good educational systems should build awareness and prepare students of all ages for selecting among the many options for getting started. On Tue, 08/09/20...
