Sometimes, I feel like a broken record when I talk about the workforce. There aren’t enough people for the projects; they need to be better prepared to increase quality and productivity, and don’t forget to keep them safe. It is an anthem I’ve been singing for seven years now at Construction Career Collaborative (C3). Sometimes, …
My career has been marked with some incredible opportunities. As a rookie teacher, I was asked to help develop a new curriculum on leading yourself for middle schoolers and then allowed to teach that for the next five years. My tenure at Hewlett Packard showed a small-town girl the world and how people are people …
Some things you never forget, and others maybe you wish you could. But the day I learned that our world believed careers had gender is one that is etched in my mind forever. It was a Sunday in Scottsdale, Arizona, when I was 11 years old. I wanted to be a police detective and told …
Introduction: In the bustling world of commercial construction, where towering skyscrapers and expansive infrastructure projects shape the modern urban landscape, there lies a crucial yet often overlooked aspect — the workforce that brings these architectural marvels to life. The Construction Career Collaborative (C3) emerges as a beacon of change, revolutionizing how the industry approaches its …
It has been forever since I sat down to write you guys a quick update on all things C3, or at least it feels like it’s been forever. Things seem to be moving fast in the last two years. Maybe that is because I’m getting older, or maybe that is because C3 is getting more …
In the world of business and life, collaboration is key to success. In construction, owners, architects, contractors, and skilled professionals all play pivotal roles in turning visions into reality. When it comes to building projects, partnering with organizations like Construction Career Collaborative (C3) can provide a multitude of benefits for owners. In this blog, we’ll …
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In the dynamic world of construction, versatility and adaptability are key to success. Cross-training your craft professional workforce is a strategic move that can significantly enhance your construction projects. It involves training employees in multiple skills and trades, allowing them to contribute to various aspects of your projects. Cross-training is an investment in the key …
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Defining our communities by providing places to gather, work, worship, learn, and share our culture is the core of the construction industry. Its sole purpose is to create the built environment where the future can be imagined, designed, and turned into reality. Where the crossroads of education and innovation will meet is in a building …
The construction industry is essential for building the world we live in, but it’s also one of the most dangerous professions. Craft professionals of all trades face numerous occupational hazards daily. Ensuring their health and well-being is paramount. In this blog, we’ll explore preventive safety measures that not only enhance safety but also elevate the …
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Great projects are built on balance Commercial construction projects in Houston, Texas require careful management of various factors to ensure success. From cost considerations to project timelines, safety measures, and achieving project goals, every aspect plays a vital role. In this blog, we explore how balancing cost, time, safety, and project goals contributes to the …
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Construction Career Collaborative (C3) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, labor-neutral alliance of owners, contractors, and industry associations collaborating to establish a safe, skilled, and sustainable craft talent pipeline.