Top subcontractors are investing in more training programs to help field managers battle burnout across jobsites as they navigate bigger construction challenges.
On-the-job fatality rate rose by 11% in 2022 for construction and extraction workers, the second highest of all industries, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Regional subcontractors are navigating the highs and lows of a busy post-pandemic construction environment, growing exponentially while battling continuing labor and supply chain challenges that call for creativity alongside cautious optimism.
At Columbia, the Massachusetts-based construction management firm where I work as executive vice president, there was a 21-member team that was remarkably high-performing.
The Cianbro Cos.’ post-pandemic growth is a testament to its breadth of capabilities and to the value of having a nimble team that can move from one project challenge to the next with diverse skill sets built up over the years.