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7 Essential Soft Skills for Construction Project Managers

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Project management in the construction industry can be a hard gig. If you’re up to the task, it’s about more than just creating schedules and maintaining safety standards. To find a position, you will have to demonstrate important soft skills that construction project managers need to be successful. Here’s what you should expect to display… Read More »

10 Ways to Save Construction Costs at Work

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1) Material Cost Create a spreadsheet where you can track the item and price per quantity. This will make it easy to remember how much of each material you need. Additionally, you can compare prices all in one document to see which supplier will be the right choice. This can be extra helpful if you’re… Read More »

Use These 6 Apps to Track the Productivity of Your Construction Workers

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Are you feeling the burden of the pandemic as a manager? One of the primary ways you can feel this is in the productivity of your team. These days, your employees will really benefit from accountability to stay focused on their tasks. Here are our top seven productivity apps to help monitor your team for… Read More »

How to Get Your Forklift Certification

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Are you looking for a way to set yourself apart in the warehouse or industrial industry? To add an eye-catcher to your resume, you need to obtain your forklift certification. This accomplishment shows employers you are responsible and proactive in the industry and can help you land roles that require forklift operation. Here’s how you… Read More »

Interview Questions to Ask to Find the Right Supervisor

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Identifying a great manager when you’re hiring is no easy task. Bringing in a new recruit to manage your team requires careful balance and review of an applicant’s credentials. Your interview is the best time to assess how strong a candidate’s leadership skills are. These are the top three most important questions that employers should… Read More »

Here’s Why You Should Consider Working 2nd or 3rd Shift

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Are you ready for something new? The right job opportunity may be waiting for you, without you even noticing. Expand your perspective: we’re discussing the benefits of workings 2nd or 3rd shift. especially with remote schooling and other uncertainty due to the pandemic Accommodating New Challenges During the pandemic, so many changes have resulted in… Read More »

5 Best Staffing Practices for 2021

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After a rough 2020, we’ve learned to adapt the hiring process. There are new hiring techniques, new interviewing processes, and changes in onboarding and day-to-day work. We’re here to talk about the best staffing practices for 2021. 1) Rethink the Resume If you’re truly looking for the best candidate for the job, you need to… Read More »

New Year, New Career: Here’s Why Now is the Best Time to Start Your Skilled Construction Job Search

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January is a popular hiring month, and there are many available skilled construction trade jobs available. These positions are essential during COVID, so you can rest assured you will have the opportunity to find the right position for your talents. Here’s why now is time to seize your moment and find the right skilled construction… Read More »

How to Foster Teamwork Among Your Construction Crew

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Managers are hard-pressed to find the perfect crew – every great leader wants to get the job done while avoiding conflict. Investing in your team’s harmony and wellbeing is a worthwhile cause. Here are a few things managers can do to foster good teamwork among their construction workers and how teamwork can actually improve productivity.  … Read More »