Workforce development for construction and engineering organizations.
WHO WE ARE
Based in Porto, Portugal, Lockhart Consultancy partners with construction and engineering organizations to strengthen the systems, practices, and learning that support workforce performance.
Through practical, evidence-based workforce solutions, we help organizations improve onboarding, strengthen jobsite readiness, enhance operational communication, and prepare supervisors and project teams for the demands of complex project environments.
OUR APPROACH
Construction and engineering organizations operate in environments where safety, communication, and coordination directly influence project outcomes. Effective workforce development must reflect those realities.
That's why every solution is tailored to each client's people, operational environment, and project goals. By aligning workforce development with existing workflows, we help organizations develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to strengthen project performance.
WHO WE SERVE
With an international perspective, Lockhart Consulting supports organizations integrating international workforces, Portuguese companies operating across borders, and international organizations preparing teams to work effectively within Portuguese project environments.
EXPERTISE
Bringing together research, learning, and workforce development.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Helping organizations strengthen workforce capability through practical systems and initiatives that support onboarding, communication, collaboration, jobsite readiness, and continued workforce development.
CURRICULUM DESIGN
Designing customized, evidence-based learning experiences that translate organizational needs into practical training and development solutions.
Workforce Integration
Applying research-informed approaches to strengthen how organizations develop, share, and apply knowledge across teams and project environments.
HOW WE HELP
Solutions designed around the needs of your workforce and projects.​
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Workforce Readiness
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Employee Onboarding
Developing targeted learning and development initiatives that build the knowledge and skills employees need to work safely and contribute effectively in project environments.
Helping new employees become confident, productive members of project teams through structured, organization-specific onboarding.
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Curriculum & Training Design
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Communication & Collaboration
Designing customized learning experiences that translate organizational goals and workforce needs into practical training and development solutions.
Developing communication and collaboration practices that strengthen coordination across teams and support safer, more productive project environments.
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International Workforce Integration
Helping organizations integrate international employees into established workplace expectations, communication practices, and operational workflows while equipping supervisors and project teams with the systems and resources needed to support effective workforce integration.
FRAMEWORK
From learning to performance.
A research-supported five-stage approach to development that turns learning into measurable results and supports continuous organizational growth.
Develop
Create tailored learning materials, resources, and tools that support effective implementation.
Implement
Facilitate flexible learning experiences that engage participants and support practical application in the workplace.
Evaluate
Assess learning, gather feedback, and measure outcomes to refine solutions and support continuous improvement.
Assess
Assess organizational goals, workforce needs, and operational environments to identify development priorities.
Design
Translate organizational priorities into customized learning strategies aligned with workforce and operational needs.
MEET DANA
Experience. Research. Impact.
Dana Lockhart, Ph.D. is the founder of Lockhart Consulting, a workforce development consultancy based in Porto, Portugal. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience across business management, education, project leadership, and research, she works with construction and engineering organizations to strengthen workforce performance. Throughout her career, Dana has led complex projects, designed professional learning programs, and collaborated with organizations to improve workforce outcomes. Her research has been published and presented at national and international conferences, reflecting her commitment to bridging research and practice. Growing up in a construction family gave Dana an early appreciation for the people, communication, and coordination behind successful projects—a perspective that continues to shape her work today. Her approach emphasizes practical, evidence-based workforce development that reflects the realities of the work itself and supports stronger, safer, and more collaborative project environments.
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