Most construction contractors are extremely optimistic about the coming months, that’s despite a labor shortage and stiff industry regulations. So says Stephen Sandherr, CEO of the Associated General Contractors. The group just released its Ready to Hire Again: The 2015 Construction Industry Hiring and Business Outlook, which offers encouraging news for construction jobs compared…(Read More)
The American Rental Association expects 2015 to be a busy year. The anticipated growth includes construction/industrial, general tool and party and event. Total total revenue growth of 8.1 percent in 2015 to reach $38.5 billion in the U.S., including all three segments — construction/industrial, general tool, and party and event.revenue…(Read More)
The National Association of Colleges and Employers’ Job Outlook 2015 report finds plenty of competition for new college grads in construction-related fields. “As has been the case for the last several years, seniors in finance, accounting, mechanical engineering and computer science are the most in demand, with more than half of the surveyed employers…(Read More)
Construction estimators with 3-to-10 years of experience are expected to enjoy a vibrant job market the next few years. Doyle Phillips, first vice president of the American Society of Professional Estimators, says the occupational role of construction estimator would grow by 26 percent from 2012 to 2022. For those working construction jobs, the…(Read More)
European countries dominated the world’s top 10 construction markets, according to a report by EC Harris, a construction consulting company. A post on GulfBusiness.com reveals highlights of the annual research. Switzerland took the No. 1 spot for 2014, followed by Denmark and Hong Kong. What are the factors driving this study? “This was…(Read More)
It takes a hardy group of people working outside construction jobs to get through the winter months. In addition to typical warnings about protection from the extreme cold, many in construction jobs are getting creative when dealing with the elements. With costs and deadlines in mind, here’s one example mentioned on ConstructionDive.com: Tug…(Read More)
Construction jobs are key to a healthy labor market, says Paul Davidson, a reporter for USAToday.com. That’s because they provide the kind of middle-wage jobs that have dwindled in recent years and the prospect of stronger pay increases. “Contractors added 48,000 jobs in December, the most since last January, and 290…(Read More)
The many moving parts and potential pitfalls in construction jobs can quickly result in sizable invoices that don’t get paid. To handle payment disputes arising from a construction job contract, it’s imperative for companies to have safeguards in place before projects get underway. Attorneys familiar with the construction industry should review all contracts…(Read More)
Here’s a lively lunchroom conversation: If older cranes are maintained and pass inspections on a regular basis, should they be put out to pasture simply because they have aged? A new report, Tower Crane Lift Expectancy: An Examination of Recent Trends to Establish Age Limits, has been released by Haag Engineering in Sugar Land…(Read More)
Cost estimators, mechanical engineers and sheet metal workers are among the top construction jobs for 2015. U.S. News Careers’ annual rankings by industry has examined job openings, salary and career advancement opportunities. For construction jobs, this infographic says science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) related jobs are gaining steam. http://money.usnews.com/money…(Read More)
