For a while now, the construction industry has faced challenges when it comes to finding qualified candidates. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, our industry lost nearly two million jobs in the last recession when folks left for other opportunities and never returned. This unfilled gap combined with the retirement of baby boomers and the lack of interest young generations have in pursuing a construction career leaves us all trying to answer an important question – how do we find talent in a tightening labor market?…
Leadership
Over the past few weeks, I have been incredibly privileged to speak with many of you. Thank you for sharing your perspectives with me. I’m truly in awe of your calmness and positivity in the face of the fear that so many of us feel. Furthermore, I greatly admire your ability to shine with compassion, especially upon those that need it most. This is what leaders do. They remain calm when others are fearful. As we prepare to celebrate our 32nd birthday tomorrow, I am incredibly…
April 4, 2020 is the 32nd anniversary of the founding of our company. I am reminded of it daily because that date is inscribed on the back of a gold religious medal that my wife, Barbara, gave me to celebrate the company’s creation. I’ve worn it ever since. On one side, that medal symbolizes my personal religious belief that there is a power beyond our understanding, a God of love and understanding who has created humankind and a world that is at times incredibly beautiful and…
From the Desk of BCC President: Taking an Integrated Project Approach to Reduce Cost Variability
Posted on March 18, 2020Dear Clients, Bozzuto Construction continues to navigate the unparalleled events surrounding COVID-19 to ensure the well-being of our employees, subcontractors and valued partners. Over the past few weeks, the Bozzuto COVID-19 Taskforce has implemented several protocols and guidelines to keep our project teams safe. As we have all experienced, the introduction of social distancing has changed how we communicate. While our sites remain operational in permitted regions, Bozzuto project teams are now conducting Zoom video calls and other technologies in lieu…
From the Desk of the Bozzuto Construction President: 2020 Industry Trends
Posted on December 5, 2019Bozzuto Construction has looked at data-driven perspectives on the trends that could impact your business over the next two years. …
Right on Target: Our Mission Is Our Calling
Posted on November 20, 2019When an archer lifts their bow and arrow, they are singularly focused on their goal—to hit their target dead center. With the utmost precision, they pull back the arrow, creating energy and tension. They focus on the target, slowing their breath until the world around them becomes silent. In the blink of an eye, they release the arrow, doing their best to hit the bullseye. Their relentless pursuit of the target motivates them, each day presenting an opportunity to try…
Our Veterans: The Pinnacle of Service
Posted on November 8, 2019For a long time, our company has actively sought to hire military veterans. We have also hired spouses of veterans as well as active-duty soldiers. I thought it might be useful here to explain why. You may think right from the beginning of our company, our motivation to hire servicemen and women came from the fact that two of the company’s founders are veterans. It didn’t. In fact, John Slidell and I, both having served in the army in Vietnam…