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On a job site, there can be no cutting corners – figuratively and literally. When you run your construction firm with strong ethics, your employees work harder and your company image stands taller. Being transparent with your clients, as well as your permanent and temporary employees, translates into an impressive reputation and increased revenue. But…

Over the years here at CCS Construction Staffing, we’ve seen tremendous growth in the companies we support. For many of these businesses, the need for highly skilled tradesmen comes quickly on a new job site project. Other construction firms coast along at a steady pace, occasionally needing extra skilled laborers or contract construction workers to tackle…

You have a big job starting tomorrow, but as you watch smoke billow from the engine of your backhoe, you aren’t so sure when the project will get rolling. Business owners take a huge leap of faith when they branch out on their own. At CCS Construction Staffing, we’ve seen many industry leaders tackle complex construction…

You don’t need us to tell you that the construction industry took quite a hit during the recession. You were there. You felt it and you lived it. More importantly, you survived it. Now as the recession continues to fade into memory, construction opportunities are becoming a stronger reality. The recession saw a significant exodus for construction…

Running a jobsite requires a lot of tools. Some tools are easy to spot and familiar to use, like electrical equipment, scaffolds and power tools. Others can be slightly more foreign, such as invoicing, billing and payroll – but are just as important to maintaining a productive project. As a business owner, you have an…

Performance appraisals are one of the most valuable tools in a construction site manager’s toolbox. Assessing your employees’ current productivity can help you track their progress and job growth, while also allowing you to plan your company’s future goals. In order to maximize the benefits of performance appraisals, contractors, managers and business owners must craft…

A job site is one of the most diverse work environments. You can see workers hauling lumber, people driving forklifts and management in ties double-checking clipboards. The differences go far beneath the surface. From master plumbers to HVAC specialists, these employees carry various skill sets and certifications in their toolboxes. Some of these workers are…

Jobsite accidents can happen any time. No matter how much safety training you provide, occasionally something goes wrong. Sometimes these malfunctions only affect equipment, such as a power shortage in a drill or a jammed forklift. However, in the worst situations, employees can get injured. In either case, construction business owners and general contractors need…

Construction is a constant balancing act. Deadlines are tight and often inflexible, but quality and safety are key. Sacrificing the quality of a job in favor of meeting a deadline is never recommended, but there’s no reason you can’t achieve the highest quality standards while still being on time. How can you ensure top quality…

You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Contractors and subcontractors judge your character the moment you walk into an interview. Your co-workers make their own decisions the first time you walk on the job site. While it’s true that you can’t control people’s thoughts or opinions, you can control that first…