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New Initiatives Aim to Grow the Construction Industry Workforce

The Pro Builder

Despite the construction industry's overall employment levels rebounding to near-2007 figures, the number of skilled trade workers remains 11% lower than in 2007, and 2% lower than pre-pandemic levels, according to data from the Joint Center For Housing Studies of Harvard University. percent) and management occupations (from 10.7

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Amy Squitieri Named Mead & Hunt COO/President

Civil + Structural Engineer

Upon joining the firm, Amy established a dedicated Cultural Resource Management (CRM) practice that fit seamlessly within the firm’s legacy of infrastructure design work. Since then, the practice has grown significantly in size and services. Amy has a clear vision for how to lead Mead & Hunt into the future.

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Plan Ahead to Manage Change and Construction Risk

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In February, we also saw the biggest jump in construction jobs filled since March 2007 , which shows that contractors are hiring. How Can Contractors Manage Risk? That being said, the best way to manage risk in the construction industry is to have a solid game plan. The economy has been experiencing a lot of growth.

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LeChase Announces New Leadership Structure for Future Growth

CCR Magazine

LeChase Construction Services today announced senior leadership changes that position the company to continue its growth and momentum going forward. • William H. Goodrich, who has been with LeChase for nearly four decades, will also continue as CEO, a role he has held since 2007. Bill) Goodrich is appointed chairman.

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Public Procurement of Construction Services

Job Order Contracting

Public procurement of construction services could be improved through the adoption of currently available best management practices. How Organizational integration and alignment of cultural, professional, management, and commercial interests is also required, both internally and with construction services providers. Ballard, G.,

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KAI Hires Catherine Dalton as K-12 Market Leader in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Civil + Structural Engineer

Additionally, she will oversee project management, channel team alignment and growth through mentorship, and strategically drive market positioning, sales and profit management. “It An award-winning architect and interior designer, Dalton started her career as an architect in 2007 working for Corgan Associates, Inc.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Reduced project related cost growth per change order. management. Journal of Management in Engineering, 10(6), 26-29. management in the UK construction industry. Management, 6(3), 159-168. International Journal of Project Management, 25(4), 386-393. Management Institute. 2004; Black et al.,