
J.E. Dunn Construction: A global, privately-owned firm specializing in diverse construction services.
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The page argues that workforce availability creates an opportunity to build careers and transform the workforce and economy.
John Ernest Dunn, founder of JE Dunn, emphasized building relationships and going beyond participation goals, a value JE Dunn says it carries today.
If the construction industry workforce shortage is not addressed, risk will increase resulting in higher costs, project delays, and increased insurance claims.
One of the more notable ramifications is the role and the evolution of VDC, which is dramatically evolving to meet these new needs and opportunities.
JE Dunn Construction, founded in 1924, is a family- and employee-owned company and the sixth-largest domestic general building contractor in the United States, with 27 offices nationwide. It says it builds partnerships by putting people first and doing the right thing.
The company is employee-owned and offers health benefits, mental health programs, leave, continuing education, insurance and other perks. The Dunn family follows a long-term philosophy of sharing rewards with the company’s people.
JE Dunn's Early Career Program gives students hands-on project and field experience as preparation for future employment in construction. Interns work on project sites from day one and contribute to building construction.
JE Dunn’s leadership is among the top construction leaders in the country today. They represent what it means to be a part of something special.
JE Dunn Construction handles project-related questions, media inquiries, and trade partner prequalification inquiries.
JE Dunn Construction is a national general contractor founded in 1924, delivering construction management and design-build services across 26 offices nationwide