At the Building Futures Construction Expo, a student walked away from a booth and said, “I’m so glad I came.” It’s a simple moment. Easy to miss if you’re not listening for it. But that moment is everything. Because interest is not the problem. Curiosity is not the problem. The next step is. Just days […]
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Houston’s construction industry is busy. Projects are moving. Demand is high. And one conversation keeps coming up: “We need people.” At Construction Career Collaborative (C3), we hear it every day from general contractors, specialty contractors, and project teams across the region. Houston is growing, but finding dependable, job-ready people, and keeping them, has become one
As 2025 comes to a close, Construction Career Collaborative is reflecting on a year of progress, collaboration, and deeper understanding. This year, we learned how to use our data in new ways to understand our impact on the commercial construction industry. These insights have strengthened our programs, refined our processes, and helped us serve craft
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A C3 Project Success Story Building with Safety, Quality, and Accountability . Planned with C3 Principles At project set up:• Owner: University of Houston• General Contractor: J.T. Vaughn Construction, LLC• Project Type: Higher Education• Square Footage (planned): 77,224 sq. ft.• Estimated Cost: $54.7 million• Project Description: A new 3-story building with research labs, teaching labs,
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In today’s commercial construction industry, there’s a consistent call for more skilled labor, but here’s the real question: Are you actually hiring? At Construction Career Collaborative (C3), we’re working with partners to supply skilled, reliable talent to companies just like yours. But we can’t send people your way unless we know who’s hiring, what positions
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Have you ever wanted to be more involved in our mission but didn’t fit in our Accredited Employer designation? Well, now is your chance. C3 is excited to introduce our Workforce Ally participation level. Designed specifically for companies adjacent to the building process, the Workforce Ally program offers unique benefits that set these companies apart.
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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,
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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
As a construction employer, offering a competitive benefit program is crucial for attracting and retaining skilled workers. However, with so many options available, it can be challenging to determine what benefits to offer and how to ensure they are competitive. That’s where benchmarking comes in. What is Benchmarking Benchmarking involves comparing your construction workforce benefit
I’m sure you’ve read countless articles on the construction labor shortage and the lack of craft trade professionals who can meet the demand for building projects in our current environment. But you are just the construction project owner, and all of those people belong to your GC and their trade partners. This isn’t your problem
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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.
Construction Career Collaborative (C3) is a 501(C)(3) Nonprofit registered in the US
