Some 6,000 jobs in the construction sector were created last month, continuing the slow and steady improvement we’ve seen the past several years. The U.S. Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics says that a few sectors have done well. “The strongest segments were heavy-civil engineering construction and residential specialty trades…(Read More)
Clarity on work orders, job descriptions, and timing is imperative as construction recruiters balance the needs of hiring managers and talent. Consider this list of questions that recruiting pros should be asking. Some are rudimentary, such as reporting structure and job location. The advanced list of questions, which includes managerial styles and the traits of…(Read More)
“Industry experts have long suggested technology like Google Glass has the potential to have a big impact in the construction industry, with the ability to provide data right out at the jobsite,” according to a post on Constructtech.com. “However, research is continually showing there are other opportunities as well, such as for BIM (building…(Read More)
Building rapport and engaging with people—whether it’s in person or online—takes practice. Rapport is about getting people thinking, feeling, reacting and involved. For business professionals, rapport builds influence, relationships, and sales. Here are seven tips on how to get in sync with others and develop rapport: 1. Be approachable. In person, carry…(Read More)
The annual Talent Shortage Survey from ManpowerGroup, an HR consulting organization, has just been released. In 2014, the most difficult jobs to fill include skilled trade workers, laborers, and engineers. Finance and accounting professionals are also tough to fund. A post on Forbes.com states that 45 percent of employers polled say they could better…(Read More)
It’s a balance of trying to save lives and keep the aesthetics of the glorious Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. The federal government has approved funding for a $66 million stainless-steel net system 20 feet below the sidewalk, according to a recent article in The New York Times. While the iconic bridge…(Read More)
“Buildings and often skyscrapers are centers of business and productivity and are essential to economic growth. However, the more buildings operate, the bigger the impact they have on the natural environment,” maintains Jason Garcia on ConstructionDigital.com. “The question is: how can we align economic and environmental performance? How do we integrate green methods from…(Read More)
Many construction companies are eager to hire young adults who are just launching their careers. But it seems millennials are apt to reject job offers, leaving employers scrambling for new talent. If you want to make an offer that newcomers to the workforce can’t resist, consider the four points provided by Anne Fisher, who…(Read More)
The Associated General Contractors of America reports that 220 metro markets around the country have seen construction expand between April 2013, and April 2014. The new data also finds that 70 metro areas experienced declines in construction employment, and 49 metro areas remained stagnant. The spots that have seen solid growth include Los Angeles-Long…(Read More)
There are five major convention center and hotel properties in the U.S that should be up and running by 2017. If the past predicts the future, the projects are likely to boost demand in their respective markets. That’s according to Patrick Mayock, editor-in-chief of HotelNewsNow.com. “Such activity mirrors an increase…(Read More)
