As a newbie in the construction field, you may feel like you’re at a disadvantage. However, the construction industry needs new blood. In the past ten years, there has been a decrease of 19 percent in eligible candidates for construction work. If you’re looking to break into the construction industry, now is the time. Reboot… Read More »
Accidents Most electrical accidents occur because people are working on or near equipment that is: thought to be dead but which is live; known to be live but those involved do not have adequate training or appropriate equipment to prevent injury, or they have not taken adequate precautions. Examples of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)… Read More »
On May 18th, CCS announced the recipients of the 5th Annual CCS Construction Staffing Entrepreneurial Scholarship. The applicants are required to write an essay that describes any past/current personal entrepreneur experience or future entrepreneur aspirations that they may have. Additionally, the applicant must be accepted to a 4-year, 2-year, or technical/trade school for the 2017-2018… Read More »
The construction industry is a challenging one. The field has qualified candidates, but the number of potential hires is dwindling. Your job is difficult enough without trying to hire the right staff for your team. Construction requires the best employees, and you need reliable, well-trained staff members. The fastest, most effective way to round out… Read More »
Business North Carolina has ranked CCS Construction Staffing in this years’ list of Best Employers in North Carolina (small to medium sized companies), This is CCS’ first year landing this prestigious rank. The list of the Best Employers in North Carolina was created by Business North Carolina, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) –… Read More »
You’ve secured a new construction project for your team and your company is excited to tackle a new endeavor. However, the early stages of any construction investment can be precarious. Be prepared for the ups and downs that come with any large-scale construction project. Here we’ll discuss the riskiest aspects of the construction cycle, and… Read More »
Safety is the responsibility of each and every employee. Not only do you have to be concerned with your own work practices, you have to be aware of all workers performing around you. As a construction worker, you deal with hazardous equipment, tools and materials and consistently face difficult circumstances that affect safety and health.… Read More »
Managing the various costs of construction project management can be overwhelming. Spending capital on parts and equipment, in addition to paying for staff training and labor hours, can add up quickly during a project. The best way to stay on top of a project is to utilize the most efficient resources that the construction industry… Read More »
Crushed digits, lacerated body parts, fractured bones… this litany of horrors may bring images of grim Victorian workhouses to mind, but tragically such injuries are far from confined to the past. And the cause? Mechanical equipment used without adequate guarding and safe systems of work. So, given that machinery is the mainstay of many a workplace, how… Read More »
Picture this: you run into a hiring manager for a top construction company, or a high-caliber project management professional. You have less than a minute to make your case as to why they should hire you. Being prepared for this scenario will open professional doors you may have never expected. Narrowing your pitch to ensure… Read More »