Workforce Development Becomes Major Industry Focus Amid Growing Construction Demand
For every three construction firms in the United States, two report extreme difficulty in finding qualified talent to fill available positions. A recently released Associated General Contractors of America construction industry survey reported that sixty-nine percent of firms are having trouble finding skilled workforce participants. Workforce shortages are being experienced at every level of the…
Read MoreXL Collaboration For An XXL Construction Project
The Blue Lake Dam Expansion project located in Sitka, Alaska typifies the definition of collaboration. Outside of its rural location, the project was extremely complex, required sophisticated multi-disciplined team members, and presented a number of logistical and access challenges. The project scope involved increasing the 145-ft-tall height of the existing dam an additional 83 feet…
Read MoreCollaboration : The Key to Better Project Outcomes
The planning and execution of a construction project is a complex process with a number of moving part and pieces. In many cases it involves assembling a number of individual components in order to create one harmoniously connected structure or facility. From a human capital perspective a building project involves project participants from the owners…
Read MoreAuburn Avenue Research Library: Grand Re-Opening Celebration
Last week Sovereign Construction and Development had the honor and privilege of participating in the grand reopening celebration for the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History. The grand reopening took place on Thursday, August 4, 2016 and was attended by a number of community, religious, and civic leaders including Fulton County…
Read MoreDIVERSITY : The Construction Industry Talent Sourcing Solution
One of the biggest problems plaguing the construction industry is a lack of qualified workers capable of meeting current market demand for labor, management, and supervision. There have been a number of articles written on the topic and number of surveys administered to investigate the impact that access to qualified workers will have on general…
Read MoreSovereign Construction & Development President Earns PhD
Sovereign’s very own Michael Hatcher Ph.D. is currently featured on Georgia Tech’s School of Building Construction website as a part of their Graduate School Student Spotlight. Dr. Hatcher the President of Sovereign Construction and Development, LLC shares with candor his experience at Georgia Tech as a Ph.D. student, and valuable lessons he’s learned during his…
Read MoreIntroducing the New Online Home of Sovereign Construction
Sovereign Construction and Development has successfully partnered with countless clients across Atlanta and North Georgia, building a reputation for excellence along the way. Today, we’re excited to announce another step in our journey as we launch our brand new website. This site serves as a vehicle for us to share our mission and unique approach…
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