Abstract: Despite the fact that the majority of construction workers today are hired by merit shop (nonunion) contractors, little prior research is available on the recruitment and selection practices of such employers. This paper ...

Abstract: There is a commonly held perception that the United States is failing to adequately educate its young people, and some would suggest the construction industry is inordinately exposed to educational shortcomings. The validity ...

Abstract: Construction industry craft divisions in the United States are currently based on narrowly defined skill groupings. The steady demand for improved productivity and the shortage of skilled craft workers call into question ...