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 …
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 …
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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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 …
Collaboration is key to success in the construction industry. In an era where projects are becoming increasingly complex, construction owners must recognize the value of collaboration and actively foster a collaborative culture. By working together with stakeholders, contractors, and designers, construction owners can unlock numerous benefits that lead to project success. In this article, we …
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Construction workforce management is so much more than just scheduling the crews to show up at the job. It is knowing your bench strength and leveraging it to produce better outcomes through people who are safer, more engaged, and highly productive. With the introduction of many pieces of software to support construction management digitally, you …
Safety issues in construction should always be top of the mind for construction leaders at general contractors. As safety has moved to the forefront of job sites across the nation in the last few decades, we have seen a considerable increase in positive safety culture and the ability to prevent injury and lost time for …
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