PULLMAN, Wash., July 21 -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
Washington State University will be expanding its construction management program, thanks to generous support from industry leaders throughout the region.
"Employers tell us the same thing again and again - that we need more WSU construction management graduates," said WSU School of Design and Construction Director Jason Peschel. "This expansion is directly in response to that industry demand."
The construction industry is facing a workforce shortage at national and regional levels, including in management and leadership. Industry analysts estimate that the construction sector must attract hundreds of thousands of new workers every year to keep pace...