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Navigating the Holiday Season as a Construction Professional

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Navigating the holiday season as a construction professional can be challenging. You might feel anxious and overwhelmed while trying to maintain a work-life balance. You might feel stressed about purchasing gifts for family and friends, participating in family gatherings, and engaging in holiday events. You also could feel overwhelmed about taking off work to help… Read More »

Tips to Stay Safe on Winter Worksites

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Staying safe on winter worksites is essential for health and well-being. The risks of injuries and illnesses are significantly higher when working in cold, snowy, and icy environments. Fortunately, you can take steps to increase your safety on winter worksites. These methods can help.   Implement these tips to stay safe on winter worksites. Wear… Read More »

Adapting Your Construction Resume for Different Career Paths

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Adapting your construction resume for different career paths helps you land the roles you desire. Demonstrating your qualifications for a role shows your ability to carry out the job duties and responsibilities. As a result, you should be contacted for interviews. Tailoring your construction resume to each role you apply for demonstrates the value you… Read More »

The Importance of Continuous Education for Electricians

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Continuous education is important for electricians. Staying current on industry news, trends, and best practices helps electricians remain safe while completing electrical work. Continuous education helps electricians learn about advancements in LED lighting, lighting controls, whole home automation, generators, transformers, and related topics. This education helps maintain compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), meet… Read More »

Apprenticeships: Your Steppingstones to a Successful Construction Career

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Apprenticeships can be your stepping stones to a successful construction career. The education, skills, and experience you gain can support advancements in your professional path. An apprenticeship provides classroom instruction and paid on-the-job training to gain specialized construction skills. Completion of the program can lead to full-time employment. Discover how apprenticeships can be your stepping… Read More »

Beyond the Hard Hat: What to Wear to Your Construction Interview

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Wearing appropriate attire to your construction interview helps make a positive impression. Properly presenting yourself shows you care about preparation and professionalism. Dressing appropriately helps you feel confident, build rapport with the interviewer, and effectively answer questions. These activities increase the odds of advancement in the hiring process. Follow these guidelines for what to wear… Read More »

Beyond Pipes and Drains: Plumbers’ Expertise in Water Treatment and Filtration Systems

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When you think of plumbers, you likely think of them handling pipe- and drain-related issues. However, plumbers play a valuable role beyond the traditional services they are known for. Many plumbers work in the exciting field of water treatment and filtration systems. These plumbers help ensure homes and businesses have clean drinking water. The demand… Read More »

Stronger Together: Embracing Teamwork for Successful Construction Projects

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Embracing teamwork is essential to successfully complete construction projects. You and your teammates are stronger when working together than you are working separately. Various roles, priorities, and deadlines are needed to successfully complete construction projects. As a result, teamwork is required to elevate safety and reach the project goals. Discover how embracing teamwork contributes to… Read More »

Energizing the World: Electricians and the Growing Solar Power Industry

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Solar power is one of the most popular renewable energy sources to energize the world. As a result, electricians play a key role in the growing solar power industry. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, renewable energy sources accounted for approximately 21.5% of electricity generation and approximately 13.1% of total US energy consumption in 2022.… Read More »

How to Stand Out When Applying for Construction Positions

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Standing out when applying for construction positions is essential. Showing how the value you can provide an employer differs from the value other applicants can provide increases your odds of being contacted for an interview. Construction positions focus more on work experience than education. As a result, you should frame your resume in a way… Read More »