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Delaware Contractors Association DCA is a non-profit organization designed to bring unity and strength to the construction industry. We are the voice of construction in Delaware.

As Construction Inclusion Week 2026 comes to a close we want to reiterate, the future of our industry is equal recruitme...
10/16/2026

As Construction Inclusion Week 2026 comes to a close we want to reiterate, the future of our industry is equal recruitment and retention. Join us in making the committment to:

🚧 Expand outreach and highlight rewarding career pathways within construction.
👩‍🔧 Invest in comprehensive training, apprenticeships, and mentorship programs.
🤝 Cultivate a workplace culture that prioritizes respect, dignity and belonging.

10/15/2026

Great event and topic. Thanks to AGC Colorado for helping to create some of the “Stop the Drop” resources that chapters like DCA have used to put on their own safety event.

This morning DCA was able to attend the 2026 Delaware Leadership Prayer Breakfast where faith leaders, elected officials...
10/15/2026

This morning DCA was able to attend the 2026 Delaware Leadership Prayer Breakfast where faith leaders, elected officials and business leaders convene to connect and pray for Delaware.

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." - Helen KellerEquip facilitators to host holiday family appreci...
10/15/2026

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." - Helen Keller

Equip facilitators to host holiday family appreciation events that honor employees' personal support systems, helping them overcome work-life friction to foster deep loyalty and improve retention.

Facilitation Strategies:

🚧 Host a weekend "Family Appreciation BBQ" at a local park, providing games and catered food so employees can introduce their families to colleagues.

🚧 Issue customized "Family Gratitude Gift Packs" or meal vouchers that workers can take home to share a special dinner with their support system.

🚧 Host a "Family & Work-Life Balance" field day lunch on the jobsite featuring catered meals and interactive family-friendly games.

More than 439,000 workers were needed in 2025. It's important for Middle & High School Students to understand why const...
10/14/2026

More than 439,000 workers were needed in 2025. It's important for Middle & High School Students to understand why construction is a great career choice!

Why Construction?
- Construction builds the world around us - schools, homes, hospitals & roads.
- It's one of the largest industries in the U.S. and needs young people.

Big Opportunities
- Construction jobs are in demand everywhere.
- Construction careers can last a lifetime with room to grow.

Career Choices
- Hands On Jobs: Carpenters, Electricians, Plumbers & Welders.
- Tech & Design Jobs: Engineers, Architects, Virtual Design (BIM).
- Leadership & Support Jobs: Project Managers, Safety Leaders, HR, Finance & IT.

Learn Your Way
- Apprenticeships: Get paid while you learn a trade.
- Trade Schools: Short programs to build skills.
- College Degrees: Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management.

What You Get
- Good Pay: Average $33/hour ($68,000+ per year).
- No College Debt: Many jobs you earn while you learn.
- Growth: Clear career ladders and leadership roles.
- Tech: Drones, robots and green building.

"Take care of your employees, and they'll take care of your business." - Richard BransonGuide employees to overcome burn...
10/13/2026

"Take care of your employees, and they'll take care of your business." - Richard Branson

Guide employees to overcome burnout and achieve sustainable work habits through a targeted healthy work schedule campaign, positioning leadership as the trusted guide to drive long-term retention.

Facilitation Strategies:

🚧 Launch a "No-Emails After-Hours" leadership pledge during Construction Inclusion Week to establish clear boundaries between work and personal time across all job sites.

🚧 Conduct interactive toolbox talks focused on recognizing signs of burnout and planning balanced daily task schedules with trade leads.

🚧 Host weekly leadership-led "Pause & Recharge" breaks where managers model taking dedicated downtime and gather feedback on workload management.

🚧 💲 FEEDBACK NEEDED 💲 🚧Adequate funding systems are essential to pay for the infrastructure projects Delaware needs.Si...
10/12/2026

🚧 💲 FEEDBACK NEEDED 💲 🚧

Adequate funding systems are essential to pay for the infrastructure projects Delaware needs.

Since October of 2025, Sean Matthews from DCA has been serving with other industry stakeholders, elected officials and transportation experts on the "Delaware Task Force on Sustainable Transportation."

The Taskforce has been studying Delaware's transportation funding system, bringing in experts and working with DelDOT to evaluate the current and future needs of our transportation system.

After months of work, the Taskforce has prepared a video for the public to view. The ask for DCA member companies and their employees is:

1) Please watch this video for background on the issues:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HTMw6VeWTc

2) Please complete this survey:

https://s.surveyplanet.com/yb6wnscd

Your industry feedback is crucial as the Taskforce begins the process of assembling its final recommendations/report to present to the Governor and General Assembly.

Follow along with all of the Taskforce's work here:

https://deldot.gov/Programs/sustainable_funding/

Welcome to Construction Inclusion Week 2026! This year's theme is “Open Doors and Build a Workforce for Everyone". Our...
10/12/2026

Welcome to Construction Inclusion Week 2026! This year's theme is “Open Doors and Build a Workforce for Everyone".

Our industry’s sustained growth relies on proactively recruiting from all communities, including students, military veterans, and individuals seeking new career opportunities.

Retention is JUST as important as recruitment! Focusing on how to create welcoming and inclusive workplace environments is essential for employee retention, reducing turnover and fostering career growth.

DCA was able to attend the bill signing of House Bill 450, the “ROAD-DE” Act.This law will improve project approval proc...
10/08/2026

DCA was able to attend the bill signing of House Bill 450, the “ROAD-DE” Act.

This law will improve project approval processes and timelines and will help grow Delaware’s economy and create jobs.

Read more about the law here: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail/143497

For Fire Prevention Week 2026 we're focusing on "charging into fire safety". There have been 25,000 incidents of fire o...
10/07/2026

For Fire Prevention Week 2026 we're focusing on "charging into fire safety".

There have been 25,000 incidents of fire or overheating in lithium-betteries over the last five years. Here are five safety tips to keep in mind when powering up your devices & tools:

👷‍♀️ For tools and rides, charge outside - Charge large items like e-bikes and power tools outside when possible. These devices store more energy, and fire can grow quickly if they fail.

🪢 Cheap charger? Don't chance it - use the cord or charger that came with your device or one approve by the manufacturer.

🎮 Soft surface? Hard pass - Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk or bare floor.

🔥 Feels hot? Stop using it - Stop using your device if it feels hot, smells strange or makes popping or hissing sounds.

✈ On a flight? Keep it in sight - When on a plane, keep devies where you can see them while charging.

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Newark, DE
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