How to Create a More Inclusive Workplace for Women in Construction
Consider these tips and techniques to attract and retain more women in your home building company and reap the benefits of a more diverse workforce
What About ‘60 Over 60’? Seniors Have a Lot to Offer the Housing Industry
There's good news for Over 60s who have experience in home building: many folks from that cohort still want (or need) to work ... and an increasing number of companies are eager to hire them
As the Labor Shortage Grows, Contractors Try New Ways to Recruit Workers
Recruiting and retaining skilled labor remains a top priority for most construction firms. But what job benefits are workers actually looking for?
Construction Job Openings Fell in February
As the housing market cools, construction job openings are trending lower, but hiring and recruiting skilled laborers remains a top priority for most construction firms
It's Personal: Pilot Program Promotes Mental Health Awareness in Construction
The National Association of Home Builders partners with mental health advocate Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas on a strategic plan to promote mental health and suicide prevention
Introducing Modular Construction to a New Labor Force
Lack of research and proper worker training is slowing the advancement of modular construction methods as an alternative way to build homes. Brian Gaudio's Last Mile Lab, in Pittsburgh, aims to change that
What LBJ can teach you about the most valuable commodity.
Early in Lyndon Johnson’s senate career, he lobbied for the title of Senate Majority Whip. The more seasoned senators chuckled. …
Thinking outside the bun (and the punchlist).
Pop quiz!
Since we know you didn’t study, we’ll keep it brief. Only two questions, graded on the curve.
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Why Hispanics on your job don’t speak English… to you.
People like to be recognized for their skills.
The holiday season, chock-full of family time, is a…
PB December 2012
Builder of the Year - Toll Brothers | 13 Sales Strategies for 2013 | Remaking Your Past Bestsellers
What “The Elf on the Shelf” can teach you about productivity, leadership.
The Elf on my Shelf isn’t working effectively.
Instead of duping my 5 year-old into…
Spanish Twins: The fastest way to learn Construction Spanish.
1. Metal
2. Material
3. Plan
4. Base
5. Idea
6. Hospital
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PB November 2012
Net-Zero Energy Homes | Passive House Design | Preparing for the Coming Labor Shortage
Labor + Trade Relations
10 Strategies for Managing the Coming Labor Shortage
As the housing market revives, more builders are experiencing a dearth of skilled contractors. And no one in Washington, D.C., seems to care
They only hire me from the neck down
On a construction site a worker was grumbling to himself as he worked. “How is it going?” I asked. “What?........oh…..ah fine…..well…..do you know…
