Deploying new technology often demands its own skill set, and Texas A&M’s College of Architecture is exploring what it would take for those in its construction management program to be proficient in evaluating and implementing new technologies.

Finding qualified talent is only part of the equation of building a sustainable workforce.

NCCER’s Women in Construction – In Her Own Words: A Call to Action From the Field highlights actionable items to assist contractors with recruiting and retaining women in the construction industry.

With Gen Z’s growing interest in the trades and shifting opinions about the value a traditional college degree offers all learners seeking continuing education, there are many opportunities to embrace alternative pathways to higher education.

The construction industry is ever evolving, with companies increasingly finding new ways to engage and retain their employees through innovative training programs.

It is understood across the construction industry that training credentials are important and are a vital part of our educational system.

Despite the temptation to implement a new technology quickly, it’s important that there are practices in place to ensure the tool is evolving in the long run.

The report recommends funding increases for federal workforce training programs.

NCCER and Ambition Theory released Building Better, a report based on a survey with women across a variety of construction sectors. The report identifies three main action items for the construction industry to focus on.

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