“Sadly, most of the time companies don’t even know how badly they come across to job candidates,” explains Shauna Moerke on HRMinion.com. “And so they wonder why it takes them six months to fill a job, or why they can’t seem to attract top tier graduates, or why their turnover for new…(Read More)
By 2017, 10 percent of all construction industry workers will be building oil and gas infrastructure. A new report from FMI, a leading provider of management consulting and research to the engineering and construction industries, reveals that the boom “could come at the expense of other construction sectors that are now experiencing their own recoveries…(Read More)
Even the basics of workplace contracts can be confusing for those not trained in contract law. Christopher Hill is a construction attorney and mediator based in Richmond, VA. He offers three tips on what contractors should include in their legal agreements. Hill recommends a detailed scope of work and dispute resolution clause be included. What…(Read More)
Private wireless broadband networks seem to be worth their weight in gold, as many construction sites are located in areas without access to Wi-Fi and cell towers. A Seattle, WA-based tech company, Openroute.us, has a rugged set-up that allows construction teams to access rich data on jobsites. “By arranging several briefcase…(Read More)
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a good time to look at important statistics about workzone injuries. A study from the Associated General Contractors of America reveals not enough drivers are alert while traveling through highway work zones. Speeding is another factor, according to the AGC study. The research has found 45 percent of contractors…(Read More)
The number of construction worker deaths has dropped significantly since 1970, but the Occupational Health and Safety Administration says construction is still the deadliest private industry in the U.S. According to OSHA, half of the 775 deaths in 2012 construction accidents resulted from just four kinds of accidents, including falls and electrocutions. This infographic…(Read More)
Forty percent of North American construction companies don’t use technology to market for new business. And 35 percent of respondents don’t have a designated IT person on staff. These figures come from Jon Witty, general manager at Sage Construction and Real Estate. Sage recently surveyed some 850 construction companies in North America. “Construction…(Read More)
March was a busy month for job creation in the construction industry. Payroll processing company ADP reports that 20,000 new jobs in construction were created last month, up from an average 16,000 the previous three months. Also, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Friday that payrolls jumped by 192,000…(Read More)
The ramifications of neglecting safety are enormous, according to a blog post on the General Coatings Corporation website. The firm, which provides paint, wallpaper, and waterproofing to contractors, reminds us that safety needs a seat at the table in every management meeting. This post also recommends that safety be addressed top-down. This sends a…(Read More)
Most people don’t like change, but change has an entirely different meaning to Project Managers working in construction. As change in a project increases, the level of productivity decreases. How can PMs better handle variations? “Project teams should agree up front on standard processes for communicating changes and variations and managing their impact on…(Read More)
