Tag: talent
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HS2 contractor invests in local talent
The HS2 project is welcoming West Midlands university students onto a paid placement programme during the summer holidays. Now in its fourth year, the eight-week ‘earn and learn’ programme forms part of a wider drive to retain local talent by giving students an insight into future career opportunities in their community. The summer scheme is…
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Don’t settle: Why to hire top construction talent
Kevin French is CEO of Scarborough, Maine-based construction management firm Landry/French Construction. Opinions are the author’s own. One of the most impactful decisions a business leader can make is choosing who they surround themselves with. During my career, I’ve learned that high-performing individuals — those who love what they do and consistently act in the…
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Beard invests in internal talent
Contractor Beard has launched a business-wide skills initiative to support workforce development. The training programme, Skills to Build, is designed to ensure Beard’s 350 employees across Swindon, Bristol, Guildford, Oxford, and Southampton have the technical expertise needed to deliver increasingly complex building projects. The programme is structured around three pillars: Virtual technical team – an…
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Construction Firms Embracing Tech Gain Competitive Edge in Bids, Revenue, and Talent
Don’t underestimate what technology can do for a construction business. That’s the overriding message from a newly released benchmarking report covering the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries. Findings from the 2025 AEC Inspire Report from Unanet [of which I am co-author] show a clear performance divide between AEC firms that are mature in their…
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Construction Firms Embracing Tech Gain Competitive Edge in Bids, Revenue, and Talent
Don’t underestimate what technology can do for a construction business. That’s the overriding message from a newly released benchmarking report covering the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries. Findings from the 2025 AEC Inspire Report from Unanet [of which I am co-author] show a clear performance divide between AEC firms that are mature in their…
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Swinerton Bolsters East Coast Team with Expert Talent
Swinerton Builders (Swinerton), an industry-leading commercial general contractor with offices nationwide, is poised and ready for continued growth throughout the East Coast, bolstered by new talent and promotions. Nine new construction experts joined the Atlanta, Carolinas and New York Metro divisions, adding nearly 200 years of combined construction knowledge. Swinerton expects construction projects along the…
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LAN Names New Director of Talent Development
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is pleased to announce that Paula Garcia, SPHR, has joined the firm as Director of Talent Development. In this role, Paula will lead initiatives that enhance employee learning and development, foster engagement, and strengthen culture across LAN and its affiliate, Leo A Daly. Paula Garcia brings over 18 years…
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Winning the Talent War: How Construction Firms Can Attract the Next Generation of Workers
The construction industry is at a tipping point. With seasoned workers aging out and too few young professionals stepping in, the labor shortage has gone from a looming issue to a full-blown crisis. According to the National Center for Construction Education and Research, 41% of the current construction workforce is expected to retire by 2031.…
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Building Canada’s international talent pool
A Few Good Lads founder Matt Roberts is helping foreign workers navigate Canada’s construction industry. By Ian Weinfass. Canada’s construction industry is currently bracing itself for the impact of US president Donald Trump’s tariffs – but it’s also wrestling with a skills shortage, and needs another 85,000 workers by 2033, according to industry body BuildForce Canada. Like…
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Construction must embrace digital to attract young talent
To bridge this gap, initiatives like hands-on learning opportunities, mentorship programmes and industry insights are essential. These efforts, such as CIOB’s inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders, help young people see construction as a viable and fulfilling career choice. View the original article and our Inspiration here