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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…

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…

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…

You just won an incredible construction bid, but as you look out over your crew, you aren’t sure they can handle the load. If you’re facing this, or a similar scenario, it might be time to pull in a few high-quality temporary workers. Sometimes temp employees, especially on a construction site, can make your permanent…

A construction foreman is an essential element of a successful job site. They are managers typically in direct contact with construction workers, and so must be able to communicate well with people in positions above and below. A foreman’s exact job responsibilities depend on the type of construction project, as well as their individual training…

Charlotte, North Carolina – April 5, 2016 – CCS Construction Staffing, a leading staffing agency in the construction industry announced today they have won Inavero’s Best of Staffing® Client Award for providing superior service to their clients. Presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, Inavero’s Best of Staffing Client winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based…

With the start of 2016, it’s clear that this changing construction industry requires adaptable employees. New technology and high-tech equipment mean that temporary and permanent employees have to come in with a strong foundation and develop new skills if they want to excel. More than any other industry, construction must look toward the future if…

Any construction business owner will tell you – job responsibilities, for both temporary workers and permanent employees, are far more complex with new technology and innovations in building materials. Your top performers need to have the the skills to work this high-tech equipment and the knowledge to adapt when new ones roll in. In order…

On a busy construction site, anyone can be a candidate for a job opening, but we know it takes more than just anyone to make sure the job gets done. This is especially true for skilled tradesmen with essential tasks that can impact other workers’ progress and the construction project as a whole – like…

When you apply for the job opportunity of a lifetime, do you want to have the minimum qualifications or the preferred qualifications? If you want to stand out from the other applicants, then you’ll want both the experience and knowledge that the other applicants lack. That means while you may not need additional certification, it…