For a professional looking to set powerful goals, it’s essential to focus your ambitions and set intentions for 2017. To move forward on your career path, you need to create aspirations of what the new year may bring. Check out the following tips on how to dream big and reach your goals! Start With a… Read More »
Construction labor in the coming years will see difficulty in filling new positions. Since the recession, it’s been difficult to train and maintain talented construction workers. Here’s a look at why unemployment is so low, yet there are so many unfilled construction jobs. Skill Level The average applicant doesn’t have the matching skills the desired… Read More »
Managing equipment on a worksite can be an overwhelming task. Keeping track of your inventory and being aware of where and how it’s being used is a full-time job. Inventory theft can be costly, and you may be working with machinery that costs hundreds of thousands of dollars or more. Stop theft in its tracks… Read More »
How many hours a day do you spend on your phone? We don’t just mean talking on your phone, but also checking email, reading important documents and texting with clients and co-workers. If you’re lucky, you may also get a moment or two to read a news article or like a few photos on Facebook.… Read More »
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 »
The surge in growth for the construction industry has brought with it many incredible successes, as well as unpredictable challenges. Staffing is one that falls into both categories. The job growth has made room for more skilled laborers and talented craftsmen to contribute to the team, but along with this comes many headaches due to… Read More »
Whether it’s the HVAC tech who incessantly talks about family drama or the equipment operator who steals food from the company fridge, we’ve all dealt with co-workers who drive us up the wall. Of course, colleagues who drive you crazy also pose a problem: How do you deal with them without becoming a total jerk… 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 »
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 »
No matter what industry you’re in, the phrase “big data” is a buzzword on just about everyone’s lips. Like so many of these digital trends, many of us find our daily lives, both personal and professional, impacted by these hot technological advances. Believe it or not, big data isn’t just a Silicon Valley invention; it’s… Read More »