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Author: Holly Welles

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Labor and Safety 

Making room for more women in construction

July 22, 2020March 24, 2023 Holly Welles 931 Views 0 Comments construction industry, construction jobs, women, women in construction

Women make up roughly half of the general workforce, but just 9.1% of the construction industry.

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online training
These resources include a variety of areas, from safety to trade skills. (Photo: Piyamas Dulmunsumphun, Dreamstime)
Business Management 

7 online training opportunities for professional builders

May 13, 2020March 24, 2023 Holly Welles 912 Views 0 Comments builders, home builders, technology, training

These resources include a variety of areas, from safety to trade skills.

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WhilePPE reduces risks, it’s also essential for employers to understand its limitations. (Photo: Somporn Suebhait, Dreamstime)
Labor and Safety 

How to leverage PPE for construction safety

April 1, 2020March 24, 2023 Holly Welles 1498 Views 0 Comments construction, labor, safety

The coronavirus pandemic is a good time to evaluate PPE practices and training.

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Common communication issues include language barriers, poor digital literacy and lack of procedures. (Photo: Auremar, Dreamstime)
Business Management 

4 ways to break down common communication barriers on the jobsite

February 28, 2020March 24, 2023 Holly Welles 1058 Views 0 Comments business management, construction, job sites

Construction sites present unique challenges that can make effective communication challenging for even the most adept speakers. Holly WellesHolly Welles

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retaining construction workers
A dedicated mentoring and apprenticeship program is one way to develop a pipeline of skilled workers. (Photo: Annie Gray, Unsplash)
Business Management Labor and Safety 

5 strategies to retain construction workers in a competitive labor market

January 6, 2020January 14, 2020 Holly Welles 1387 Views 0 Comments labor shortage

Construction business owners can bolster their recruiting efforts by focusing on these areas. Holly WellesHolly Welles is a writer with

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Women in Green Construction: Promoting a Sustainable Career
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Women in Green Construction: Promoting a Sustainable Career

March 30, 2023 Heather Benjamin 0

Despite multiple challenges for the industry, construction is still very active, and there aren’t enough skilled workers to fill the jobs. Heather

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The Dangers of Building on Bentonite

March 26, 2023 Jon Williams 2
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Pinnacol’s nationally recognized apprenticeship program is accepting applications

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Kelly Taga to Lead Colorado Division for Tri Pointe Homes

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