Human Resources Construction Council (HRCC)

Overview The Human Resources Construction Council (HRCC) is a consortium of human resources and workforce development professionals employed by U.S.-based merit shop contractors supporting the domestic construction industry.

Mission The mission of the HRCC is to continually advance the knowledge, skills, and abilities of its professionals and to enhance the quality of HR services and workforce efficiency in the industry. This is accomplished through targeted human resources training and valuable networking opportunities. These efforts ensure the continued improvement of the construction industry’s image, the growth and development of its workforce, and the opportunity to drive positive change.

Annual Conference The HRCC holds an annual conference that provides HR professionals with the opportunity to learn about current industry trends and share experiences and expertise with fellow construction HR and workforce development professionals.

The conference brings together both experienced and new HR professionals, allowing open discussion of successes and challenges. Its greatest value lies in the depth of experience gathered in one location and the lasting professional connections formed — connections that provide ongoing support throughout the year.

The annual conference is supported by various organizations, vendors, agencies, and law firms that provide financial assistance to maximize participation, high-quality content, and networking opportunities.

 

HRCC History

The first HRCC meeting was held in Atlanta, Georgia in 1990 with representatives from nine companies. Since then, the HRCC has met at least annually, and membership has grown to well over 100 companies.

Original Founding Companies and Attendees (1990):

• BE&K (now KBR) – Bill Harris and Bruce May

• Daniel Construction (now Fluor) – Steven Greene, TC Smith, Oscar Prioleau, Don Yeomans, Jack West, Stan Turner

• HB Zachry – Lowell Cranford

• Jacobs (JE Merritt Construction) – Harry Breeden

• Litwin Engineering – Lee Judy

• Metric Construction – Dave LaBounty

• Rust Constructors – Russ McGriff

• The Industrial Company (TIC) – Terry Cooksey

• Turner Industries (Harmony Construction) – Russell Gauthreaux

 

Target Audience

Membership is targeted at HR professionals working for open-shop, direct-hire construction companies. Ideal members have responsibility in the areas of:

• Craft recruiting and employment

• Craft compensation

• Craft training / workforce development

• Labor and employee relations

 

Member Benefits

• Industry-specific information and trends in construction

• Real-time statistics and projections to support project workforce planning and staffing

• A specialized human resources network for sharing best practices in compliance, security, outreach, and workforce development among representatives of ENR Top 400 contractors

• Labor and employment outlook updates (at the conference and throughout the year)

• Legal and legislative updates from leading labor and employment law firms

• Leadership opportunities through the volunteer Chairperson, Co-Chairperson, and Board of Directors (elected by membership). Volunteers gain experience in leadership, peer mentoring, and program development.

• HRCI and SHRM pre-approved continuing education credits for conference attendees

• Access to the HRCC LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3899868/

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