The Crew Collaborative

10/16/2026

10/14/2026

Cold weather changes the job.

From frozen ground and icy surfaces to layers, equipment, visibility and communication, seasonal conditions can add a whole new set of challenges to the workday.

Join us for the November edition of The Crew Break Room as Crew President-Elect Erik Struebig joins us to talk about cold weather work, seasonal safety and what crews should be thinking about as temperatures drop.

📅 November 6
🕐 1 PM ET
📍 Live on Instagram .crew.collab

Bring your questions and join the conversation.

10/12/2026

Monday motivation hits a little different around here. 😂

10/09/2026

Classroom Talks are an opportunity for students to gain valuable insights from people who have been where they are and found their way in the industry. What do you wish someone had told you when you were in high school getting ready to figure out what comes next?

Yesterday our volunteers showed up in big ways for several groups of students in Pennsylvania.
What we heard back from their instructor is what it's all about:
"I think having so many people from everywhere really was exciting for our students so they could see what is going on out there in the big world."

10/09/2026

Imagine just one day without skilled trades.
No electricity.
No running water.
No roads being repaired.
No heavy equipment moving materials.
No technicians restoring power after a storm.
It's easy to overlook work that's happening behind the scenes.
Until it isn't.
The skilled trades help keep our communities moving, our businesses operating, and our everyday routines possible.
Which trade do you think people underestimate the most?

Photo Cred: Valiant Energy Service

10/07/2026

If you want to connect with future talent, you have to show up where they’re learning.
Crew’s Classroom Talks make that easy by bringing industry pros into schools across the country.
It’s one of the simplest, most impactful ways to reach the next generation of trades professionals.
Are you ready to share YOUR story?
Contact us for more information about becoming a volunteer presenter!

CONEXPO-CON/AGG

10/05/2026

Show us your BOOTS!

We know some of you have a pair that's seen some things.

Mud. Concrete. Dust. Grease. Maybe a few miles you don't want to talk about.

Drop a photo of your work boots in the comments and tell us what kind of work they've been doing.

We'll share some of our favorites and see just how much ground we can cover!

Bonus points if they're currently sitting somewhere your spouse has specifically asked you NOT to leave them. 😂

10/02/2026

Jade Sites joined us in the Crew Break Room today and brought some real talk about being a woman in the trades.

The challenges are real. So are the opportunities.

There is absolutely a place for women in this industry, and stories like Jade's help more people see that for themselves.

Here’s a little piece of the conversation.

10/01/2026

Hellloooo October....Careers in Construction Month?
Did we just become best friends?!

Around here, that conversation happens year-round.

Because there’s a whole lot more to construction than most young people ever get the chance to see, and we happen to know a few people who are pretty passionate about changing that.

So yeah... Careers in Construction Month?
We’re in. 😎

Stay tuned. We’ve got plenty to talk about.

09/30/2026

The workforce shortage isn’t slowing down. Companies that stay rigid in their hiring standards risk losing out on the next generation of talent.
Meet people where they are, offer training, and build them up.
You might be surprised who becomes your strongest employee.