Here’s the current situation: the economy is picking up, and jobs are starting to come in; you will need project managers (PMs), but they are hard and expensive to find. You ask yourself what can be done about this. Well, it’s time to train the team you have! With a degree in construction, graduates advance to…
You’ve read her newsletters and articles; now it’s time to meet the woman disrupting the $1.3 trillion construction sector while raising 12 children! Who is Dr. Jodi Vermaas? Founder | Disruptor | Mother of 12 Dr. Jodi Vermaas, disruptor, author, and education pioneer, believes it’s time we rethink higher education and prepare the next generation of…
Building leaders can be challenging, especially in the construction industry. Without strong leaders, a lot of costly issues can occur on-site. How can you avoid this? Invest in your leaders! It’s simple and affordable! Read on! Photo created by pressfoto – www.freepik.com The Importance of Leadership in the Construction Industry At STONEPILEllc, I teach a course…
Having trouble keeping your skilled team members? Likely it has to do with your on-site leadership. We offer an affordable Master’s degree in Prefabrication, Offsite, and Modular Construction to incentivize your best people to stay! Over 50% of young professionals resign due to poor leadership on the job! ~Source: hrwatchdog by calchamber When leadership is lacking at…
May 1st is that day when students must choose their path: college decision day! Your students might be feeling stressed out and overwhelmed to make such a huge decision, especially given the current economic pressures. Some students aren’t asking themselves the right questions! Here are a few to consider: What career will I choose? What are the job…
Retaining your top employees can be challenging, and in today’s changing market, you need to keep your experienced team members to succeed. How can you retain your employees and ensure your team stays happy and engaged? The answer might be easier than you think! 76% of employees said a tuition reimbursement program would make them more…
The world is changing quickly—so what should students study to prepare them for success and satisfaction in their future careers? One thing is sure: as the population continues to expand around the world—building development and infrastructure continue to be high priority demands. But construction methods look different today with high-tech innovation leading the way to…
Students who want to become leaders in construction must master technology. It is no longer good enough to become an apprentice—students need technical training and a tech-savvy higher education. No longer can your students skip higher education if they want to thrive in the construction field! As we enter the 4th industrial revolution, students…
Women are needed in the construction sector. Here is their path! Why the Construction Industry Needs More Women Why Women Succeed Why Women Should Seek a Construction Degree Why the Construction Industry Needs More Women Of all the people who work in construction, women comprise only a small 10.3% of the workforce. Even fewer…
The 1.3 Trillion Dollar Industry Needs Women to Lead Why Women Succeed How Women Make It Better What next? The construction industry needs leaders- and they are relying on women to fill the gap and take the lead. Currently, women make up only 9.4% of the total industry, with only 1 out of 100 women…
