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Can I Get a Construction Job Without Experience?

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It’s not uncommon for a job site to have varying levels of experience. Some workers have been in the industry for decades, while others are just starting out. Each job you have performed in the past will have similarities and differences, even if the industries are completely different. Regardless, the construction industry is experiencing an… Read More »

Is it Time to Grow Your Small Construction Business?

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Do you have construction projects lined up for the rest of the year? Do you have loyal clients who contract your small construction firm over and over again? Are your profits higher than ever, and your turnover the lowest it’s been in years? It might be time to consider growing your small construction business. Congratulations!… Read More »

4 Ways to Prevent Performance Bottlenecks on the Job Site

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Performance bottlenecks can be a major setback on any job site, resulting in production delays and loss of revenue. What’s worse, if these lags happen repeatedly, it could significantly impact your construction firm’s reputation. Bottlenecks in construction performance most often occur when workers have difficulty completing their tasks on time or when jobs overlap that… Read More »

Implement a New HR Policy the Right Way

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HR policies are the backbone of every business. They lay the foundation for best employment practices, inclusive workplace cultures and strong employee work ethic. This is especially important on a construction site, as crews tend to be extremely diverse in age, ethnicity and gender. Whether your project consists of one building or one hundred, developing… Read More »

The Importance of Reference Checks When Hiring Top Talent

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Has this ever happened to you – you spend months interviewing candidates for an open electrician position. You finally find the one with the right experience and certifications, only to discover, just a few short months in, that this employee really wasn’t the right fit at all. Now, you find yourself having to spend precious… Read More »

8 Ways to Keep Project Management Communication Strong

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Effective communication is the foundation of a successful job site. Your staff, both temporary employees and the permanent crew, can have all the experience and training in the world, but if they can’t communicate with the team, projects can lag or, even worse, stall completely. It’s the job of those responsible for project management to… Read More »

Construction Industry Outlook in 2015

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For the past several years, the outlook on construction starts has been a mixed bag at best. Some projects, like hotels and office buildings, have risen, while others, such as residential buildings, have plateaued or even fallen. However, 2015 looks to be the year almost all construction projects will really soar. In fact, according to… Read More »

CCS Construction Staffing ranked 12th Fastest Growing Company in Charlotte

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The Charlotte Business Journal’s annual Fast 50 Awards ceremony was held on Thursday, Dec. 4, at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. This was the fourth consecutive year that CCS Construction Staffing was recognized for this award. The CCS team was ecstatic that it climbed the list from #19 in 2013 to #12 in 2014. CCS’… Read More »

Employment In Construction Industry Back On The Rise

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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… Read More »

CCIPs For Contractors: What You Need To Know

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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… Read More »