There was a time where a construction manager, superintendent or general contractor earned their titles by coming up through the ranks–years of hard work in the field and hands-on experience. By the end of the 20th century, technological advancements, software and web applications created a new demand. Labor specialization occurred in…
Construction Management
April 2011 Issue of Construction Business Owner- EU Graduate Testimonial
Growing up in a “BIG” city like New York, experience counts a great deal in the construction industry. Working in the fi eld of construction for nearly 12 years gave me the edge that put me above the rest, but opportunities close quickly if you don’t have a degree.
Essential for Success in Construction Today: Education – Eric D. Kennedy, Director, Construction Management Program
In a recent book published by Harvard Business School Press, Workforce Crisis, by Ken Dychtwald, Tamara Erickson, and Robert Morison, it is present-ed that “Education — not just the number of workers, but what they can actually do” is the most serious challenge in coping with workforce needs over the next decade. Recognition of this key consideration was a contributing factor for Everglades University in developing the Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management.
Read all about EU’s Construction Management Program featured in the June issue of Construction Executive
If they could, construction employers would clone students like the ones who participated in associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) Student Chapter Construction management Competition. These students possess all the skills needed to take on management positions left vacant by a retiring baby boom generation.