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Laughter Provides Stress Relief

Unaddressed high stress levels can have a variety of negative impacts for workers in the construction industry. Valarie Rose JohnsonValarie

Feeling some stress is normal, especially when dealing with challenges or deadlines. Chronic stress, however, may affect your well-being. Valarie

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Mindfulness is a simple, practical, and effective way to enhance overall physical and mental wellbeing; it also offers social, environmental,

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Some employers may face employment-related claims alleging wrongful termination, discrimination and retaliation.

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Increasing diversity in construction can help builders solve long-standing labor challenges, and increase opportunities for innovation.

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Expanding the ranks for women and people of color in construction can help builders address labor shortages and increase innovation.

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In many states, residential construction companies were allowed to remain open. However, people were afraid, and fear results in paralysis

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Builders and trades that are considering layoffs should be aware of alternatives available under the CARES Act.

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The Colorado construction industry is seeing rapid growth, but its labor pool is not. It is becoming increasingly important to