"We could hire 20 workers today — we just can't find people who will show up and stay."

Arkansas Construction Workforce Solutions

Tired of hiring 7 and keeping 2?

CLR Integrative Constructors builds a workforce pipeline tailored to your company, so you stop starting over.

your partner

We don't construct buildings, we construct workforce systems that build America.

CLR Integrative Constructors partners with Arkansas construction employers to architect and implement industry-driven workforce systems. That means a pipeline of workers who arrive with real skills, real expectations, and a real reason to stay.

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34

Years in Education

Dr. Riggins knows both sides, the classroom and the job site.

Less

Turnover

Workers who know what they're walking into don't walk out.

Real

Pipeline - not job boards

Candidates with hands-on exposure, a plan, and employer connections.

Sound familiar?

If you've said any of these, we need to talk.

"The traditional hiring protocols are just not enough anymore."

— Contractor, Arkansas

"I'm done with recruiters — they cost too much and don't produce workers that stay."

— GC, Central Arkansas

"Too many people start the apprenticeship program and drop out. The cost of retraining and rehiring is high."

— Construction employer, Arkansas

In 10 years, many of our people retire. We don't have anyone to replace them."

— GC, Arkansas

"We invest in workforce development partnerships and never get any workers from the program."

— Industry Partners, Arkansas

"If they'll show up, work hard, and are willing to learn — I will pay them to train."

— Contractor, Arkansas

What We Do

We don't just connect people to jobs...
We implement industry-driven systems that build careers and pipelines that work.

Workforce pipeline for construction employers

Reduce turnover, lower onboarding costs, and get a steady flow of workers who arrive ready. We bridge the gap with strategic integrative solutions.

Industry

Arkansas Construction Exposure Academy

Hands-on site access + personalized Career Action Plans. Graduates leave with employer connections and a defined next step.

Future Workforce

School-to-job-site alignmen

We work with K–12 and postsecondary programs to align curriculum with what construction employers actually need on site.

EDUCATION

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Arkansas Construction
Exposure Academy

This Educational Cohort is perfect for:

High School Seniors
High School Graduates
College Students &
Graduates
Underemployed
Unemployed
17 yrs & up

Discover Your Pathway To Career Success in Construction.

Want to see if the Academy is right for you? Let's talk.

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About CLR

34 years in education. Built for construction.

Dr. Cathy Riggins, Ed.D. retired from public education, not from the work. She founded CLR Integrative Constructors after spending a career watching the gap between the classroom and the job site widen while young people fell through it.

As an integrative constructor, her workforce models don't just inspire, they execute. Reduced recruitment costs, stronger retention, faster time-to-productivity, and talent pipelines aligned with what employers actually need.

Our Story

Empowering Education

Connecting careers and education

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Success Stories

Proof It Works

Cathy genuinely cares!

"As a single mom trying to build a future in the construction industry, I didn’t know where to start. When I reached out to Dr. Cathy Riggins, she immediately made me feel heard and valued. She didn’t just answer my questions; she walked me through the right steps, gave me real advice, and encouraged me when I needed it the most. What meant even more was that she followed up and checked in, showing me, she genuinely cares! Dr. Riggins isn’t just connecting people to jobs; she’s helping individuals like me carve a path to career success with a clear idea of our future. I am excited about my

future as a construction project manager!"

-Monica Brannon

Dr. Riggins Provides the Bridge.

“For more than six years I partnered with Dr. Riggins to create opportunities for students to live the American Dream. Dr. Riggins has a heart for young people and a talent for helping them discover their talents. She has the rare skill of understanding the workforce development needs of our industry. She provides the bridge you are looking for between young people and employers.”

Dr. Hollis (Hank) Bray, PE, CPC, AIC, LCI, CM-Lean | Professor and Chair

Department of Construction Management & Civil and Construction Engineering

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

A Fast Track to Construction Careers...

The Arkansas Construction Exposure Academy, led by Dr. Cathy Riggins, is a true fast-track into the world of construction. This program accelerates your growth, sharpens your skills, and connects you with the tools and resources you need to succeed. Beyond the curriculum, you gain invaluable relationships, strong bonds with classmates, mentors, and industry professionals who support your journey long after graduation.

-Jason Matthews