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Construction is hard work, period. No matter what your role or job title may be, working in construction can test your mental and physical strength, endurance and fortitude. Not to mention your ability to work with others, operate extremely technical equipment and think quickly on your feet). There’s no doubt about it – you have…

Working under stressful conditions can take a serious emotional and physical toll, especially in the construction industry. There is an amount of stress that you can expect, like cutting projects close to the deadline or working on a crew that’s a man or two too short. However, other preventable, yet more serious situations, like hazardous…

With the construction industry on the rise, many companies out there who have been struggling are finally landing the clients they want and need. While this is great for your business, it can make workforce decisions more challenging for companies, especially small construction firms who prefer to hire based on projects. Enter in the staffing…

Did you recently begin a new job and want to start off on the right foot? One way to make sure the transition is smooth for you, your coworkers and your new managers is to work to gain their trust. Perhaps you’re not starting a new job at all, but need to recover from a…

Labor issues in the construction industry can be complex and pervasive. The cost of high turnover is especially jagged when it comes at a crucial time in the project’s duration. On the other hand, a shortage of skilled workers can prevent a project from even staring. When employees leave – either because you fired them…

Every job site supervisor or project manager knows that it only takes on individual employee to alter the overall function and workflow on any construction project. That’s why it’s important to make sure you show the hiring team that you are the best fit for the job, and that starts with the resume. Since electricians…

You rarely get a second chance to make a good impression. Job site managers and construction foremen judge you from the moment you pick up a drill or a ladder. And they aren’t the only ones. Your co-workers will make their own decisions about the quality of your work the first time they work along…

One major contributor to employee burnout is boredom. When you aren’t being challenged in your job, your job satisfaction and motivation can plummet. When you lack stimulation or meaning in your job, it could be a sign that you are ready for something more, a sign that it is time for you to move up…

It’s likely your company saw many changes in 2015, and your workforce may be struggling to try and keep up. Your carpenters and brick layers aren’t the only ones with sinking morale. Your general laborers have been running night and day, trying to keep up with the new jobs. As you look at your payroll…

Effective performance evaluation is one of the most valuable tools in a job site supervisor’s toolbox. When an employee performs poorly, you want to provide effective feedback right away to avoid this behavior turning into a habit. Plus, providing feedback can help you track project progress, individual job growth and a trajectory for your company’s…