Category: Workforce
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Expanding the Talent Pool: Why Concrete Companies Should Consider Seasoned Leaders and Professionals from Outside the Industry
Last month’s article from T.J. Crosby, CEO of Concrete Careers, shared that the concrete industry faces a shortage of available talent entering the workforce each year. While internships are critical for organizations to ensure they have fresh talent to fill front-line roles (and future leadership pipelines), there is still a broader challenge to solve. The…
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Investing in Internships: How Construction Companies Can Attract the Next Generation
The construction industry is facing a significant workforce challenge, specifically due to a shortage of available talent entering the workforce each year. As seasoned professionals retire, companies are under pressure to attract and retain the next generation of leaders, to ensure they can keep up with the rising demand for infrastructure improvements and commercial developments.…
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Leading the Next Generation of Ready Mix and Asphalt Businesses with Excitement
For 30 years, I’ve had a front-row seat to the thrilling transformation of the ready mix and aggregate industry, watching technological advancements spark incredible growth and opportunity. The previous generation built thriving companies through sheer determination and hands on hustle, relying on pen and paper ledgers, phone calls, and sweat equity. Their success, achieved without…
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Sustainability and Innovation: Welcoming the Future of the RMC Industry
Having spent over 30 years in the ready mix concrete (RMC) industry, I’ve witnessed remarkable growth, adaptation, and transformation. Reflecting on my technical expertise and executive management experience, I can confidently say that the next decade holds tremendous promise for our field. By 2030, we’ll be at the forefront of global sustainability and technological innovation,…
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5 sinais de que seu ciclo de entrega não está otimizado (e os KPIs que você deveria acompanhar)
Na entrega do concreto, cada minuto faz diferença. O ciclo de entrega vai muito além de carregar, transportar e descarregar: é uma sequência de etapas que, se não forem bem controladas, causam desperdício, aumentam os custos e reduzem a produtividade da usina. Aqui vão 5 sinais comuns de que algo precisa ser ajustado: Seus caminhões…
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5 señales de que tu ciclo de entrega no está optimizado (y los KPIs que deberías estar midiendo)
En la industria del concreto, cada minuto cuenta. El ciclo de entrega es más que cargar, transportar y descargar: es una cadena de pasos que, si no se gestionan bien, generan pérdidas de tiempo, sobrecostos y baja productividad. A continuación te compartimos 5 señales claras de que tu ciclo necesita una revisión: 1.Tus camiones pasan…