Construction Management: The Future Workforce

Course details

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, job openings in the construction industry are projected to outpace the average of all other occupations from 2023 to 2033. In this course, instructor Jim Rogers covers the construction industry’s evolving image and explains why improving its reputation is essential to attracting new talent. Learn how embracing lean principles and better jobsite conditions can foster greater respect, efficiency, and productivity. Explore the urgent need for effective knowledge transfer strategies, such as mentorship programs and internships, to address a retiring workforce. Along the way, you’ll discover the importance of diversity and inclusion, gathering insights on how to empower women in the industry and create more supportive, inclusive work environments. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with the skills you need to start leveraging technology to reduce daily stressors, modernize project management practices, and build a stronger, more sustainable construction workforce for the future.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Construction - What does the future hold

1. Improving Our Working Conditions

02 - Why our image matters
03 - Embrace lean thinking to improve respect and production
04 - Worksite conditions
05 - Lower stress by leveraging technology
06 - Recognize the future workforce needs

2. Attract More People

07 - Get the word out
08 - The power of internships
09 - How internships launched my career
10 - Apprenticeships - Get trained while you learn
11 - Insights on apprenticeships
12 - Everyone can play a role

3. Transfer Knowledge and Improve Retention

13 - Who holds the knowledge now
14 - The importance of knowledge transfer
15 - Embrace mentorship
16 - How to facilitate mentorship
17 - Mentorship programs and company culture
18 - Tools for improving knowledge transfer

Conclusion

19 - Next steps and conclusion