Workforce retention remains a key concern for construction companies facing competition for skilled labor, making workplace culture and employee development increasingly important to contractors. Cerris Builders’ Kansas City office has been recognized among the region’s 2026 Best Places to Work honorees.
The recognition adds to Cerris Builders’ recent focus on workforce development as the company continues operating across multiple construction markets. The Kansas City program determines its honorees through employee participation and workplace assessments.
Cerris Builders attributed the recognition to the people and workplace culture supporting its construction operations. The company pointed to teamwork, craftsmanship and opportunities for employees to develop their careers as elements of its approach.
Workforce development has become increasingly important for contractors as project demand continues to compete with a limited pool of experienced construction professionals. Building internal career pathways can help companies retain employees and develop future project managers, supervisors and other construction leaders.
Cerris has also expanded its workforce-development efforts through Construct U, a company-based school designed to support employees at different stages of their careers. The initiative has been used as part of the company's response to construction labor shortages.
Cerris Builders maintains operations in Kansas City as well as Austin, Dallas, Jacksonville and Midland. Its multi-market footprint gives the company exposure to construction activity across several regional markets.
The Kansas City workplace recognition also follows other recent developments for Cerris Builders. In July, the company was recognized among the 2026 ENR Top 400 Contractors, while the company has continued reporting project completions and other construction activity throughout the year.
For contractors operating in competitive labor markets, maintaining a strong employee pipeline can influence project staffing, productivity and the ability to pursue new work. Workplace recognition can also contribute to recruiting efforts when construction companies compete for experienced craft professionals and project personnel.
Construction owners and contractors increasingly face workforce decisions that extend beyond hiring. Retaining experienced workers, developing emerging leaders and creating clear career pathways can help companies maintain project continuity and reduce the disruption associated with employee turnover.
Cerris Builders’ Kansas City recognition illustrates how workplace strategy is becoming part of construction companies’ broader labor-management approach. As contractors pursue projects across growing markets, investments in employee development can help support the workforce capacity needed to deliver that work.
Source: Cerris Builders.
