Ask the Expert: Equipment Operators Need the Right Training and Tools for the Job

Faced with the current construction industry workforce challenges, equipment manufacturers are finding creative ways to attract and train new workers. One construction expert explains how equipment manufacturers can help make the trades more appealing to a new generation of workers:
     • Address the skilled labor shortage by promoting the trades in schools and communicate the advantages of a career change to people looking for new opportunities. A career in concrete construction may not have been on the radar of many who would find this work rewarding.
     • Train operators for construction equipment. While it takes time to get people up to speed on heavy equipment, it’s important to have a structured program to educate them on effective operation. In addition, enhancing safety in the construction trades with thorough training can build employee confidence and improve retention.
     • Consider using sustainable construction equipment solutions, like machines with low-emission engines — that are electric-powered and don’t use fossil fuel at all — that can attract a new demographic of workers.  
Learn more about how equipment manufacturers can help address the challenges currently faced by the construction trades in this interview with a seasoned expert.