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Working Around Cranes

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A crane is one of the most versatile and important pieces of equipment usually found on a construction job. It can be used to accomplish a lot of otherwise heavy lifting tasks. However, it can also be one the most dangerous since it can lift heavy loads over large areas of a project. Today we… Read More »

CCS Construction Staffing Makes Mid-Market Fast 40 List

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On September 20, 2016, CCS Construction Staffing was invited by the Business North Carolina magazine and Cherry Bekaert LLP to attend the NC Mid-Market Fast 40 awards ceremony. The luncheon was held at the St. Andrews Room in the Main Clubhouse at the Pinehurst Resort. CCS was ranked the 5th Fastest Growing Private Company in… Read More »

Charlotte No Kid Hungry Event

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On September 17, 2016 CCS Construction Staffing was honored to be a sponsor for the 3rd annual No Kid Hungry dinner here in Charlotte, NC. The event was hosted by Mimosa Grill in order to raise awareness towards Child Hunger in the United States, in which one in five children are affected. Over 16 million… Read More »

The Truth About Hearing Loss in the Construction Industry

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Construction Staffing

There’s no denying it, and there’s no getting around it: Construction sites are dangerously loud. Although it’s tempting to minimize the effect that the noise has on workers, we’re here to confront you with some facts. Of course it’s essential to always be safe on site, but it’s understandable that certain aspects of working construction… Read More »

The Deadly Dozen

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We all know that there must be a cause for an accident to happen. In order to avoid accidents, we must remove the cause. Every cause is a result of an unsafe act or unsafe condition. By recognizing the unsafe act or condition, we can effectively remove the exposure to them. The following “deadly dozen”… Read More »

5 Ways to Keep Your Contingent Labor Costs Under Control

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Construction Executive

As a leader, you may encounter many barriers to growing your business while you keep the bottom line in check. Contingent labor can be incredibly helpful in order to grow your business, but managing the costs can be tricky. Use the following five tips to help you get a grip on your contingent labor costs. 1.     … Read More »

Hidden Hazards

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Have you ever bumped into another person or had a cart pushed into you? Have you ever been hit by a falling or flying object? These accidents can result in more than bruises! They can cause serious injuries. How would you like to have a big stack of boxes tumble down on top of you?… Read More »

How Much Can You Make as a Pipefitter?

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Construction Staffing

Contemplating a career as a pipefitter? This trade can be a great way to generate income by fitting and customizing pipes. Below, we discuss what skills you need for this line of work. Mathematics No need to be a math expert, but you certainly will be more successful if you are generally good with numbers. Pipefitting… Read More »

Empty Skids and Pallets

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The handling of empty skids and pallets may seem like a rather routine job to most of us, at least as far as safety is concerned. But don’t be fooled. In doing this type of work we perform certain acts that can easily result in injuries if safety precautions aren’t taken. Material handling causes more… Read More »

How to Reduce Equipment Theft

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Construction Staffing

Managing equipment on a worksite can be an overwhelming task. Keeping track of your inventory and being aware of where and how it’s being used is a full-time job. Inventory theft can be costly, and you may be working with machinery that costs hundreds of thousands of dollars or more. Stop theft in its tracks… Read More »