Posts Tagged: construction staffing

How To Start Your Career As An Electrician

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A career as an electrician involves installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment. These essential skills help the modern world function efficiently. Working with electrical power requires extensive training to meet strict qualifications. You can combine your training with experience and licensing to become a journeyman electrician. Then, you may decide to work your way up… Read More »

Preparing the Workforce for Offshore Wind Jobs

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  One of the latest developments in the construction industry is the offshore wind sector. This is especially popular in the northeastern United States. The U.S. Department of Energy’s 2021 Offshore Wind Market Report shows that American offshore wind power generation grew by 24% in 2020. This increase is expected to continue. As a result,… Read More »

Improve Employee Development and Training

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Providing employee development and training opportunities for your construction team is important. Increasing your team members’ knowledge and skills helps them contribute more to your organization. This is especially important as the industry continues to struggle to find qualified candidates to fill open roles. Discover some benefits of providing employee development and training opportunities and… Read More »

Safety Isn’t Just Physical: 9 Mental Health Safety Tips

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The fact that May is Mental Health Month emphasizes how important mental wellness is. This is especially true for construction workers. Construction workers need to maintain mental wellness so they can devote their attention and energy to their tasks. This lets the workers meet the rigorous demands of their jobs and move forward on projects.… Read More »

These Technologies Are Shaping the Future of Construction

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When the coronavirus started spreading in 2020, construction quickly began using digital tools for virtual collaboration and remote site monitoring. Two years later, many of these solutions have become part of daily operations and strategic planning. The implementation of new construction technology will continue to impact the industry for many years. As the technology catches… Read More »

Controlling Construction Costs 1/5: Inventory Management

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Supervising a construction team is tough, but minding your bottom line is the real challenge. CCS Construction Staffing has the insight your company needs to keep costs low and manage your operation effectively. For our series on 5 Strategies To Control Construction Costs, we go more in-depth on how important inventory management can play a role… Read More »

What 4 Skills Should You Look for in Your Next Electrician?

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Hiring trades can be tough if you don’t know what to look for. Throughout the construction industry, experienced electricians can be hard to come by. If you’re seeking a new electrician to add to your team, here are four traits they must have.  1. Electrician Experience  Our recruiters often look for approximately five years of… Read More »

Keep Workers Safe from Lightning On The Job

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The hazards that come along with construction work aren’t foreign to the professionals. However, this also means that managers know how important it is to prepare for every possible danger. Today, CCS Construction Staffing is looking at a different risk: lightning. On the job, the threat of extreme weather is no joke. We’re discussing the… Read More »

Quick Tips to Take the Stress Out of Change Orders

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If you flinch when you hear “change order”, we’ve been there. However, you might want to consider re-vamping your process. On a construction site, there are often last-minute alterations and final tweaks. However, any quality construction company should be able to handle charge orders effectively. When your organization is struggling with successful management of change… Read More »

Top Reasons to Consider a Pipefitting Career

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Whether you’re a young adult looking for a satisfying career path or a seasoned construction professional looking to embrace a specialty, we’re here to talk to you about becoming a pipefitter. Training as a skilled tradesperson will make you marketable and help you get a steady paycheck with challenging and interesting work each day. As… Read More »