To grow, construction industry needs more workers
Mark Twain popularized the saying that “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics.” For people in the construction industry, the statistics don’t lie and the past is...
View ArticleMaking a list of goals for 2014
I am a list person. I don’t mean that I just casually sit down and make a “to do” list each day. No, if you’ve ever stepped foot in my office, you have seen two giant white boards filled with goals,...
View ArticleOP-ED: Contractors and economy need to stay together
Oregon’s economy and construction contractors could use some couples therapy. I hate to be dramatic because the relationship is getting a lot better. But let’s face it: There are some serious trust...
View ArticleOP-ED: A brighter reason for optimism
The Pacific Northwest chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors recently held its annual Construction Industry Summit at the Oregon Convention Center. Contractors and industry professionals...
View ArticleOP-ED: Pause to paint a picture, and see what develops
Does the company you work for or own hold an annual planning session or retreat? Do you write down a list of goals, action items and maybe even some performance measures for the coming year? If so,...
View ArticleOP-ED: Safe workplaces don’t happen by accident
I once heard a contractor say that safety starts at the top. His point was that safety is not a grassroots initiative. Companies with the best safety records do so by making it a priority from the...
View ArticleOP-ED: In search of more skilled workers
Hundreds of apprentices from communities across Oregon participated in graduation ceremonies this past spring. For many it was the end of a very long journey. They represent the last of a crop of...
View ArticleOP-ED: Opening doors to long-term relationships
Merit-shop contractors are passionate about training and developing a highly skilled workforce. I’ve used this space to talk about that quite a bit over the past several months. The one common bond...
View ArticleOP-ED: The allure of new industry technologies
It is often said that technology makes the world go round. Each year televisions seem to get bigger (yet thinner), computers get smaller, and Internet speeds get faster – especially on our mobile...
View ArticleTo grow, construction industry needs more workers
Mark Twain popularized the saying that “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics.” For people in the construction industry, the statistics don’t lie and the past is...
View ArticleMaking a list of goals for 2014
I am a list person. I don’t mean that I just casually sit down and make a “to do” list each day. No, if you’ve ever stepped foot in my office, you have seen two giant white boards filled with goals,...
View ArticleOP-ED: Contractors and economy need to stay together
Oregon’s economy and construction contractors could use some couples therapy. I hate to be dramatic because the relationship is getting a lot better. But let’s face it: There are some serious trust...
View ArticleOP-ED: A brighter reason for optimism
The Pacific Northwest chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors recently held its annual Construction Industry Summit at the Oregon Convention Center. Contractors and industry professionals...
View ArticleOP-ED: Pause to paint a picture, and see what develops
Does the company you work for or own hold an annual planning session or retreat? Do you write down a list of goals, action items and maybe even some performance measures for the coming year? If so,...
View ArticleOP-ED: Safe workplaces don’t happen by accident
I once heard a contractor say that safety starts at the top. His point was that safety is not a grassroots initiative. Companies with the best safety records do so by making it a priority from the...
View ArticleOP-ED: In search of more skilled workers
Hundreds of apprentices from communities across Oregon participated in graduation ceremonies this past spring. For many it was the end of a very long journey. They represent the last of a crop of...
View ArticleOP-ED: Opening doors to long-term relationships
Merit-shop contractors are passionate about training and developing a highly skilled workforce. I’ve used this space to talk about that quite a bit over the past several months. The one common bond...
View ArticleOP-ED: The allure of new industry technologies
It is often said that technology makes the world go round. Each year televisions seem to get bigger (yet thinner), computers get smaller, and Internet speeds get faster – especially on our mobile...
View ArticlePhotos: Apprentices’ construction skills tested
Apprentice HVAC and sheet metal workers compete at the Associated Builders and Contractors’ Craft Championships The post Photos: Apprentices’ construction skills tested appeared first on Daily Journal...
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