It happens to everyone: you do a great job, provide fine service, and for whatever reason, the payment never comes. You’ve executed a project exactly how it was outlined, and yet you’re being shorted, or they’re dodging any kind of payment at all. Someone owes you money, and you’re stuck dealing with their voice mailbox,… Read More »
Any construction business owner will tell you – job responsibilities, for both temporary workers and permanent employees, are far more complex with new technology and innovations in building materials. Your top performers need to have the the skills to work this high-tech equipment and the knowledge to adapt when new ones roll in. In order… Read More »
2016 will be an exciting time for residential and commercial construction companies, which means there will be plenty of opportunities for construction employees. According to Construction Dive: Spending on nonresidential construction projects will increase by around eight percent in 2016. New office and hotel projects are leading the commercial construction industry and those projections are… Read More »
Whether you’re a job site manager, superintendent, a skilled laborer, a specialized tradesman, an entry-level employee, or any other construction site worker, you need to show off your skills when applying for a job opening. While you may fill out an application either way, your resume is the place to showcase your professional experience and… Read More »
When you start a new construction project, your reputation is on the line. You don’t start looking to hire mediocre employees; you want the best. However, in the middle of an important building project, losing a good worker can be a serious challenge, a roadblock to completing the job on time. Losing good employees will… Read More »
Veterans once helped defend the U.S., and now that they are back home, they can help build it. Many construction companies are reaching out and recruiting military members specifically for management positions. Financial cuts in the defense budget have resulted in a significant amount of ex-service personnel now entering the civilian job market. Management skills… Read More »
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 »
Skilled laborers and tradesmen take on contract and temporary positions for a variety of reasons. Some need the flexibility to handle other responsibilities, such as family or education. Others trying to combat high unemployment or a weak economy, supplement their search for permanent employment with temporary jobs. Whatever your reasons, temporary jobs can pose an… Read More »
Ever since he began working with CCS Construction Staffing over a year ago Christian Kelly has demonstrated that he is an exemplary worker. Employer’s reviews have highlighted Kelly numerous times over his punctuality and work ethics. He is honest, hard-working, smart, and consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty on every project. Kelly… Read More »
The workforce is changing, and there is a noticeable shift in the types of employees coming onto the market. While they may have more formal education, there is a shortage of employees within the skilled trade industries such as welders, machinists, and electricians. Most high schools today are putting a focus on four-year colleges and… Read More »