Personal protective equipment: Keep work shoes in good condition so that your footing will always be solid and secure. Turn trouser cuffs up inside and sew. Elevated work: Erect scaffolds and supports from sound materials of ample strength to carry the load. Construct platforms of sound lumber. Secure toe boards and handrails in place.… Read More »
These days, experienced tradesmen may be tough to find. With the decrease in available, talented construction candidates, you’ll have to do some extra digging to find the expert labor that your project requires. The ideal commercial electrician is reliable, hard-working, and has an established record of service. If your company is looking to hire an… Read More »
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 »