PRE-CONFERENCE FOCUS DAY
Shaping Recruitment Excellence in Construction
Mastering the Foundational Skills of a Best-in-Class Construction Recruiter
Monday, May 12 | 12.00 - 5.00 PM
This workshop is a must-attend for construction recruiters looking to level-up and drill down on the fundamental skills needed to thrive in construction talent acquisition. Uncover practical techniques for time management, maximizing relationships, effective communication and personal career growth. Leave with the blueprint you need to elevate your construction recruitment game.
1:00 pm Coffee & Check In
2:00 pm Start of Workshop & Chair’s Welcome Remarks
2:05 pm Discover: Level Up Your Construction Recruiting Skills & Strategies to Attract Top Talent
Synopsis
- Deep dive into best practices in candidate sourcing, communication skills, relationship building, interviewing, and more to level up your recruiting
- Advancing hard and soft skills for ambitious construction recruiters with actionable takeaways to build up your recruiting toolbox
- A practical session led by VEIT on the fundamentals of construction talent acquisition, designed to equip you with the essential strategies to attract and engage top talent in a competitive construction talent market
2:25 pm Discover: Innovative Ways to Highlight Projects & Achievements to Attract Top Construction Talent
Synopsis
- Highlight the impact of key work carried out by your firm to appeal to value-driven talent
- Share stories of career growth and achievements to showcase your firm’s commitment to development
- Uncover how to effectively sell the vision of a career at your construction firm
2:45 pm Panel Discussion: Trends Shaping Construction Talent Acquisition in 2025
3:15 pm Speed Learning
Synopsis
In this quick-fire session, each table will be hosted by a construction talent acquisition leader who will share the secrets of their most high-impact LEAP; you will then have the opportunity to question the host before moving on to your next table
4:00 pm Interactive Workshop Session: Tackling Common Challenges in Construction Recruitment
Synopsis
In this session, you’ll collaborate with peers to solve key construction recruitment challenges like skill shortages, high turnover, and attracting qualified tradespeople. Share ideas, troubleshoot real issues, and leave with practical solutions to overcome these industry-specific hurdles and improve your hiring processes