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New Building Talent Foundation Push: Upskill Current Frontline Workers

A new "Blueprint for Upskilling the Homebuilding Workforce" focuses not on recruiting new workers but on the untapped potential of those already on the job sites to impact and improve business and operational outcomes.

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Two Fallacies Of Construction's Labor Capacity Crisis, And A Real-World Fix

Few doubt the fact that unstable access to skilled and adaptive frontline workers, managers, and strategists right up the value chain stands, arguably, as the No. 1 risk to business plans, industry sector capability, and economic impact in residential investment.

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As Builders Eye Future Growth, It's Time For A 'People Pipeline'

When it comes to investing in a land pipeline to fuel future growth, it's a no-brainer for homebuilding strategists. Why not consider commitment and investments now in people resources to ignite and accelerate that growth as well?

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RIFs Alone Won't Outrun Revenue Loss. Here's An Option

The way layoffs work is that the loss in capability – i.e. revenue reduction – often eclipses any gains in margin protection. This sets a Catch-22 of racing-to-the-bottom in motion that it's hard to stop unless economic and demand tides turn and start raising "all boats."