Books
Books by Michael Shue on building-trades workforce systems, the people who develop them, and the conditions that turn investment into operating capability.
THE CAPACITY TO BUILD
The Capacity to Build
How Workforce Infrastructure Shapes the Path from Investment to Operation
Capital commitments do not guarantee a workforce capable of delivering the work. This book examines the capability, capacity, and coordination needed to move from investment decisions to completed, operating assets.
Written for owners, contractors, labor leaders, and workforce decision-makers responsible for construction and the transition into operation.
Now available on Amazon · Published November 1, 2026.
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