10 Industry Trends to Watch Through the Rest of 2017

If you’re a leader in the construction industry, you know that we face a crossroads. Construction work requires attentive and reliable professionals, and it’s often difficult to uncover qualified talent to fill positions. Furthermore, this modern era of technological advancement means new tools and trends emerging, often within months. Keeping up with new methods in…

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Carpentry Safety

Personal protective equipment: Keep work shoes in good condition so that your footing will always be solid and secure. Turn trouser cuffs up inside and sew. Elevated work: Erect scaffolds and supports from sound materials of ample strength to carry the load. Construct platforms of sound lumber. Secure toe boards and handrails in place. Use…

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How to Hire an Awesome Commercial Electrician

These days, experienced tradesmen may be tough to find. With the decrease in available, talented construction candidates, you’ll have to do some extra digging to find the expert labor that your project requires. The ideal commercial electrician is reliable, hard-working, and has an established record of service. If your company is looking to hire an…

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Electrical Safety

Accidents Most electrical accidents occur because people are working on or near equipment that is: thought to be dead but which is live; known to be live but those involved do not have adequate training or appropriate equipment to prevent injury, or they have not taken adequate precautions. Examples of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that might…

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CCS Announces Scholarship Winners

On May 18th, CCS announced the recipients of the 5th Annual CCS Construction Staffing Entrepreneurial Scholarship. The applicants are required to write an essay that describes any past/current personal entrepreneur experience or future entrepreneur aspirations that they may have. Additionally, the applicant must be accepted to a 4-year, 2-year, or technical/trade school for the 2017-2018…

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CCS Lands on the List of Best Employers in North Carolina

Business North Carolina has ranked CCS Construction Staffing in this years’ list of Best Employers in North Carolina (small to medium sized companies), This is CCS’ first year landing this prestigious rank.  The list of the Best Employers in North Carolina was created by Business North Carolina, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – NC State Council…

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What is the Riskiest Part of the Construction Cycle?

You’ve secured a new construction project for your team and your company is excited to tackle a new endeavor. However, the early stages of any construction investment can be precarious. Be prepared for the ups and downs that come with any large-scale construction project. Here we’ll discuss the riskiest aspects of the construction cycle, and…

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10 Steps to Safety

Safety is the responsibility of each and every employee. Not only do you have to be concerned with your own work practices, you have to be aware of all workers performing around you. As a construction worker, you deal with hazardous equipment, tools and materials and consistently face difficult circumstances that affect safety and health.…

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