Articles Tagged with ''workforce development''

Many companies within the construction industry are chasing after the same pool of talent. Here are tips for mitigating the workforce shortage.

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association invites power performers to the Rising Leaders Summit on Thursday, Oct. 26, during the PHCCCONNECT2023 conference in Cleveland, Ohio.

As a Premier Sponsor, Oatey associates volunteered at Northeast Ohio Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls, imparting life skills and encouraging young girls to explore the many career opportunities in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

Petri said that the industry needs to recruit more at the middle and high school levels to let teenagers know that they can attend trade school after high school for much less than the cost of a typical four-year college.

Every year on March 11, the international plumbing community comes together to celebrate World Plumbing Day. The day aims to spread awareness of the importance of plumbing and plumbers in protecting public health and improving access to clean water and sanitation facilities. 

Jobs don’t have genders.
That’s the message Judaline Cassidy wants to get across. Cassidy, founder and chief vision officer of Tools & Tiaras and self-proclaimed feminist plumber, has more than 20 years’ of experience in the trades.

The plaques to the BTF Industry Champions during the 2023 International Builders Show in Las Vegas. 

With increasing awareness on energy efficiency, natural gas bans, decarbonization and indoor air quality, the world has been undoubtedly changed, and the plumbing and HVACR industries continue to be on the frontlines of these challenges.

Viega’s ongoing commitment to advancing the trades is showcased through its strategic sponsorships along with a full roster of training provided in person and online to students and contractors through Viega’s Training and Seminar Center and online learning platform.  

It’s no secret that there is a major shortage of skilled workers in the plumbing industry right now. According to one report, the booming real estate market, combined with piqued interest among homeowners in renovation projects during the pandemic, substantially increased customer demand for home services that isn’t slowing down anytime soon.