Cultural & Workforce Challenges Facing Construction Today

After surviving the Great Recession, the industry is finally on the rebound. All construction sectors are reporting growth, and for the first time in history the U.S. is now the world’s leading producer of oil thanks to the refinement of hydraulic fracturing technology.1

This unprecedented event has created a plethora of oil and gas infrastructure and construction jobs as well, generating competition for construction labor among all sectors. But as the competition increases, there are limited resources for labor, talent, and training.

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About the Authors

Patricia (Tricia) Kagerer

Patricia Kagerer, ARM, CPCU, CRIS, CSP, is Executive Vice President at Jordan Foster Constrution LLC in Texas.

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Grace Herrera

Grace Herrera is EHS Systems Manager at DPR Construction.

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