Demand for commercial construction projects is high, but the labor market starts looking pretty picked over in July. Since the recession, it’s been challenging for many managers to recruit qualified workers. Not enough millennials are entering the field to replace retiring baby boomers. If you’re looking to fully equip your construction workforce for future projects,… Read More »
A new report shows that upskilling is a highly practiced trait throughout the hiring process, but this practice is causing some serious consequences in many industries. The low unemployment makes it hard enough to bring in qualified construction recruits. Now, upskilling done in the post-recession economy has left few specialized workers available for your most… Read More »
With the start of 2016, it’s clear that this changing construction industry requires adaptable employees. New technology and high-tech equipment mean that temporary and permanent employees have to come in with a strong foundation and develop new skills if they want to excel. More than any other industry, construction must look toward the future if… Read More »
The search for the perfect candidate — where does it usually end? Just like the perfect boss or the perfect business, the perfect hire, especially in construction, is something that rarely, if ever, exists. While it is important to search until you find the right person, waiting until you come across the ideal worker, laborer… Read More »