Posts Tagged: Construction Jobs Charlotte NC

Apprenticeships Aren’t Just for Recent Grads

Posted

CCS Construction - Skilled Trade

If you’re out of work or looking for a career change, you may be interested in entering the construction industry. Or, if you work in the field, you might want to retrain for a different career path. In any case, an apprenticeship may be beneficial for you. An apprenticeship is not targeted just at recent… Read More »

Career Guide: HVAC Mechanic

Posted

Do you enjoy mathematics, mechanics, and hands-on work? Are you open to work environments that may include homes, schools, offices, factories, hospitals, or other buildings? If so, you may enjoy a career as a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) mechanic. An HVAC mechanic has specialized knowledge of machines, building construction, and electrical design. The… Read More »

Recently Graduated High School? How to Enter the Construction Field

Posted

construction hard hats

As a recent high school graduate, what are your career plans? Although you may plan to go to college, you might want to begin earning an income first. Or, you could continue your education while you work in the construction industry. The low barrier to entry and lower cost of education make a career in… Read More »

Dress For Success! How to Dress Safely for Your Construction Job

Posted

CCSConstruction_construction workers

Working in construction requires wearing the appropriate clothing. This increases your safety and the safety of others. Your employer typically provides rules about the type of clothing to wear for a job site. There likely are signs at a job site to provide additional reminders. The following guidelines provide insight into the proper attire to… Read More »

4 Construction Degrees

Posted

If you want a career in the construction industry, you may decide to pursue a degree in the field that interests you. Most degree programs teach cost estimating, building materials, and blueprint reading. You might learn accounting, quality control, and communications as well. If your program involves field experience, you would get a head start… Read More »

Negotiating Rates as a Construction Job Seeker

Posted

Successful negotiation of the pay rate you want for your construction job is important. You must be able to support the lifestyle you desire and be able to retire on schedule. Even if you do not like to negotiate, it is an important skill that impacts your income. This is why practicing your negotiation skills… Read More »

Fall Clearance: How to Correctly Calculate

Posted

If you or your construction team work at heights, you must understand how to effectively calculate fall clearance. This is the distance needed to prevent a worker from hitting the ground or lower level in case of a fall.  Because even a small miscalculation can result in serious injury or death, accuracy is essential. Follow… Read More »

Dressing the Part for Your Construction Interview

Posted

CCS Construction Staffing - 4 Ways to Upskill Your Construction Workforce

When interviewing for a construction job, the way you dress impacts the interviewer’s first impression of you. This is why you need the proper attire to show you are a good fit for the role. You should feel more confident, which can help you build rapport and provide strong answers during the discussion.    … Read More »

Qualities You Need to be a Construction Project Manager

Posted

Construction Executive

Taking that next step to becoming a construction project manager is an ambitious choice. Not every worker in this industry can handle the pressures of this role. It takes years of experience and some special abilities to perform in a management role, especially in construction. CCS Construction Staffing knows the ins and outs of this… Read More »

Have You Considered a Career in Construction?

Posted

CCS Construction Staffing

                      If you’re not interested in working construction, you might not have all the facts. Nobody said the job was glamorous, but if you want work that will challenge you and pay well; look no further than construction. Learning the skills and tools of the… Read More »