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CCS Construction Staffing racks up Recognitions

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Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, CCS Construction Staffing provides skilled construction manpower to contractors throughout the US.  Since its founding in 2008, CCS has been recognized for its tremendous growth and this past quarter proved to be the same.  In the past few months, CCS celebrated its 5th consecutive year on the Inc. 5000 by landing… Read More »

To Excel as a Leader, You Must Start with Leading Yourself

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Sometimes it can feel insurmountable to get your team organized and on the same page, and it can be easy to blame others. Your team can’t succeed without proper leadership. Step up and be self-aware of the barriers you may be creating between you and your staff. It’s time for you to take the reins… Read More »

How to Break into Construction Without Experience

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Becoming a construction worker can provide a solid job and allow for an alternate work scenario than the typical office 9-to-5. Construction is an essential job that provides workers with the opportunity to create infrastructure and be a part of the fabric of society. Breaking into construction starts with an entry-level position, usually referred to… Read More »

Why Good Leaders Must Stay Connected with Their Employees

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Construction Staffing

As a boss, it can be easy to put your head down and get lost in your responsibilities, but at the same time, you want to keep tabs on your people. Workers are often more disconnected from their office culture than their supervisors may be aware of. Below is advice on how to reach your team,… 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 »

5 Ways to Keep Your Contingent Labor Costs Under Control

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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 »

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 »

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 »

What To Do When You Don’t Receive Payment

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Construction Staffing

It happens to everyone: you do a great job, provide fine service, and for whatever reason, the payment never comes. You’ve executed a project exactly how it was outlined, and yet you’re being shorted, or they’re dodging any kind of payment at all. Someone owes you money, and you’re stuck dealing with their voice mailbox,… Read More »