by Gene Commander | Oct 5, 2021 | Commentary
We’ve all experienced the loneliness of leadership – at least to some degree – and business leaders are starting to address its unspoken challenges. I recommend, “How to Overcome the Loneliness of Leadership,” in Construction Business Owner. Being the person in charge...
by Gene Commander | Sep 10, 2021 | Insights
Colorado’s economy desperately needs skilled construction workers. Associated General Contractors of Colorado (AGC/C) estimates the state’s construction industry will need to add 47,000 skilled employees by 2027. Is that even possible? You can see for yourself at...
by Gene Commander | Aug 12, 2021 | Insights
Economists predict the Colorado construction industry will need to fill nearly 50,000 managerial and skilled labor positions by 2027, if it hopes to bridge the talent gap that continues to grow as experienced Baby Boomers retire. But the industry’s current workforce...
by Gene Commander | Jul 14, 2021 | Commentary
Labor shortages are rippling across Colorado’s robust construction economy due to the lingering effects of the pandemic and the inevitable consequences of Baby Boomers leaving the construction workforce ahead of schedule. The Baby Boomer retirement rate was a...
by Gene Commander | Jun 23, 2021 | Commentary
People are living longer, healthier lives and that has Baby Boomers questioning whether it’s wise to end their careers at age 65. Many potential retirees would prefer to extend their careers by hunkering down in their current jobs. Unfortunately, when that’s no longer...
