Holly Welles, Author at Colorado Builder Magazine

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Making room for more women in construction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Construction business owners can bolster their recruiting efforts by focusing on these areas.