With an aging pool of skilled workers and a huge demand for labor, it’s important that contractors create a strategy to foster and develop their people using actionable data so they can close skills gaps.
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Recession-proofing your construction company for 2023
Talk of a looming recession has only intensified over the past few months and varying industries have begun to take action to prepare for the impact. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, change has been the only constant for the construction industry and the economy at large.
Three things I learned from 500 conversations with general contractors
After 500 conversations with GCs, I’ve noticed some common threads when it comes to technology adoption, planning process, and putting your people first. In this article, I want to dive deeper into three trends I’ve seen.
5 Steps to more effective workforce strategies
One key area it’s possible to find opportunities in is through more effective management of your workforce. It’s imperative that you hold onto the workforce you have tightly, and this article is going to outline 5 ways you can improve your workforce strategies.
3 Ways planning your workforce strategically can combat labor shortages in 2023
With an aging pool of skilled workers and a huge demand for labor, the shortage has reached a new level with roughly 25 per cent more unfilled construction positions than hires.
What’s new in Bridgit Bench – A look back at summer 2022
With over 24 customer-influenced updates released over the summer, here’s a quick look at all the biggest new features and functionality added to Bridgit Bench in the last 3 months.
How Hensel Phelps’ diversity efforts help small businesses prepare for the future of construction
What is construction risk assessment, and how do you do it? Here is a guide on how to conduct a risk assessment.
Three ways your construction workforce data can provide greater insights in 2023
Construction workforce management tools help GCs collect more data in regards to their workforce than ever before. Knowing how to use that data to optimize your most important resource can help create a massive competitive advantage in 2023.
The pros and cons of being a self-perform contractor
There’s been an increase in self-performing contractors due to the disruption brought on by COVID-19. In this article we’ll explore some of the pros and cons of being a self-performing contractor.
Using construction workforce data to win more project bids
Winning bids at a high rate is one of the lifelines to maintaining a construction company. While this is simple in theory, GCs need to juggle multiple variables in order to do it successfully. This blog will cover how having a strategically planned workforce can help you win more bids.