CCS’ Director of Staffing Operations Jason Perillo was recognized by the North Carolina Association of Staffing Professionals (NCASP) as this year’s Rising Star. Perillo was presented the award on 5-13-16 at the NCASP Annual Convention hosted in Wrightsville Beach, NC. Perillo was selected Rising Star because of his commitment to the NCASP and his daily… Read More »
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Why Millennials Will Save the Construction Industry
The busy summer months are approaching, which means quality hiring is on the minds of many employers, especially those in the construction industry. The success of a construction project – residential or commercial – relies on the strength and skills of its laborers, tradesmen and foremen. However, with baby boomers gearing up for retirement and… Read More »
5 Ways to be a Successful Leader in Construction: A Lesson From Execs
For construction employees who are called to lead, a job site is never about a paycheck; it goes much further than that. Skilled tradesmen who emerge into leadership positions, especially in commercial construction projects, are driven to create high quality workmanship, facilitate timely production or develop a satisfying job site environment. As leaders, we must… Read More »
Electrical Safety – Portable Lights Strings
Follow these precautions when using portable light strings: Inspect the wiring and fixtures before stringing the lights or before they are energized or plugged in. Make sure the outer insulation is not damaged, the plug ends are intact, and the fixtures are not cracked. The light-string must be grounded. Make certain the plug has a… Read More »
The Ten Commandments of Good Safety Habits
In most everything we do, we find a “trick” to make the process easier and faster. After we develop these tricks, they become work habits in our everyday activities. Developing everyday safety habits can keep you injury free through the year. Here are ten safety habits to live by: 1. Set Your Own Standards.… Read More »
How to Get Fired From Your Temporary Construction Job
As a construction temp, you have already showed your competency – a recruiter placed you, after all. But if you want to maintain that relationship or secure a permanent career, you have to stay on top. From your first day, your coworkers will be forming opinions about your talent, ability and work ethic … everything… Read More »
Housekeeping on the Job
You have a pretty good idea how safe a job is just by looking at it before you start to work. Even a “Sidewalk Superintendent” knows this. A job that looks clean, with everything in its place, is a safe job. That’s all we mean when we talk about job housekeeping. Good housekeeping calls for… Read More »
How to Successfully Manage Client Expectations in the Early Stages of a Project
In the beginning of a project, construction firms often hear their clients exclaim, “I’m so excited to get building!” However, as time goes on, unexpected miscommunications and changing timelines can be frustrating, stressful and even emotional. Sometimes clients get so wrapped up in the outcomes that they forget underneath that mound of building materials is… Read More »
Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is now aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). This update to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) will provide a common and coherent approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information on labels and safety data sheets. This update will also help reduce trade… Read More »
Why Being Transparent is so Important
Transparency builds trust; that’s especially true on a construction site. When you’re working on a new building, you can’t take shortcuts – people’s lives would be at risk now and for years to come. When you operate a construction firm with transparency, your workers are more invested and your brand reputation soars. Being open with… Read More »