The United States is entering a time of unprecedented investment in infrastructure. This is good news for the construction industry. However, it raises concerns about whether the industry is investing enough in its workers to meet the growing demand. The construction industry remains one of the least digitized industries in the world. As a result,… Read More »
Posts Tagged: Upskilling
4 Ways to Upskill Your Construction Workforce
Staff Up for Summer! The construction industry is absolutely booming, and you want to make sure you’ve got a terrific workflow for a full sequence of summer projects. One way to improve your workforce is to upskill your existing team to fill in gaps and improve overall productivity. Upskill your construction workers with these four… Read More »
How to Upskill Your Plumbing Contractors
Downtime happens, especially factoring in the unprecedented times we’ve experienced recently. As a manager, you want to keep your staff engaged no matter what, especially those with special skills. We’re here to share how you can invest in upskilling for your plumbing trades: Why Upskill? The number one reason to upskill your plumbers… Read More »
REPORT: Construction Hiring Slump Persists – Is Upskilling to Blame?
A new report shows that upskilling is a highly practiced trait throughout the hiring process, but this practice is causing some serious consequences in many industries. The low unemployment makes it hard enough to bring in qualified construction recruits. Now, upskilling done in the post-recession economy has left few specialized workers available for your most… Read More »