KENNESAW, Ga. | Oct 15, 2018

Dr. Khalid Siddiqi, Chair of the KSU CM Construction Management Department, was honored as the keynote speaker at the GUCA Northwest Georgia (Georgia Utility Contractors Association, Inc.) Industry Meeting, held on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the Hudson Grill in Kennesaw, GA.

Dr. Siddiqi gave an overview of the current demand for workers in the construction industry and stressed the need for developing a corporate strategy for hiring and retention. He also outlined the key features needed by organizations to hire and retain the talent and advised to attract more women to the industry to overcome the worker shortages currently prevailing. The presentation was followed by questions and answers session.

Dr. Siddiqi thanked GUCA for awarding yearly scholarships to KSU CM students over the last two decades. He also thanked the industry for supporting educational initiatives at Kennesaw State University.