reporter | continued
FMI: Half of construction
companies affected by
skilled worker shortage
F
MI's 2013 says more than half of the respondents to its
U.S. Construction Industry Talent Development Report
say they have a shortage in skilled workers. The report is
based on a nationwide survey of general contractors and construction managers at companies of all sizes and specialties.
The report also details how these companies are dealing with
the problem. More than 75 percent of those surveyed said they
are promoting internally, training up workers who don't have
the necessary skills and providing internship and co/op programs to recruit new talent.
The good news is that most of the companies surveyed are
being proactive about fixing the problem. More than half said
they are working to identify gaps in core competencies, doing
more to make sure they're employing "best practices" in keeping the talent they already have and they're
increasing recruiting efforts at schools and universities.
FMI also urges construction firms to make
sure they also do more to appeal to women and
minorities. – Wayne Grayson
Doosan Portable
Power names Mike
Ballweber president
Mike Ballweber has been named president of
Doosan Portable Power. Ballweber, previously
vice president of product management in the
North America and Oceania regions of Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment (DICE),
replaces Shawn Sweet. Ballweber joined DICE
brand Bobcat in 1998 gaining experience in operations; sales, product management and quality
management; dealer development; demand and
inventory planning; and customer support. The
company notes his particular expertise in Tier 4
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