Lori J. Drake, Construction Executive

CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH - On June 4 Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish announced new initiatives aimed at training people for good paying jobs in the building trades, while focusing on minorities.

Sally Hoekstra, Construction Executive

The construction industry is evolving, and so is its workforce. Thirty years ago, women made up less than 10% of STEM graduates, a figure that now hovers around 30%. With the number of women earning degrees and pursuing careers in the fields of architecture, engineering and construction increasing every year, the industry is poised to tap into its largest and most diverse talent pool to date.

More than 150 CEA members and guests gathered at the Hill ‘n Dale Club in Medina and raised $50,000 in support of Cleveland Builds Thursday, May 6th. This clay-shooting event was conceived of by Brian Exl, who is the Cleveland General Manager for OCP Contractors, and Tim Linville. OCP also served as the presenting sponsor for the event. The success of this event was due to all sponsors and CEA staff, especially CEA’s Coordinator of Education&nb

By Rhonda Crowder

This statement, “HERE IS A STARTLING FACT: The most common job for a woman today is the same as it was 50 years ago: secretary,” can be found on www.hardhattedwoman.com. 

Constructor Magazine

By Debra Wood, Constructor Magazine

Women team members at Flatiron for the first time ever are wearing certified Class-3 safety vests designed for female bodies. The women’s vest has a pocket in the back for a tablet or tools. 

By Zachary Phillips, Construction Dive

Although the number of women in construction careers has grown steadily over the years, nearly 40% are in administrative and office positions, according to a new analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Ohio State CBCTC

The Ohio Department of Jobs & Family Services ApprenticeOhio program provided the following information on registered construction apprentices in the state of Ohio as of 11/24/2020. The total of Ohio Registered Apprentices in Construction is 13,185.

Frantz Ward