Engineers are a hot commodity these days, and many are willing to leave their current positions for new employment. New data from Experis, a global leader in professional resourcing, suggests that hiring managers incorporate flexible work models to accommodate for the high demand for engineering talent. Sixty-one percent of the engineers polled by Experis…(Read More)
“Google Glass is one of the wearable devices that has been gaining some buzz in the construction industry, as construction professionals can use the technology to stay connected to project data while walking the jobsite,” explains a post on Constructech.com. One of the latest developments with Google Glass involves virtual mapping. If a piece…(Read More)
With Washington, DC as the backdrop, representatives of the construction industry, armed forces, and Obama Administration announced plans for construction industry firms to hire 100,000 veterans by 2015. A government press release says U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez has long maintained the industry has been a proven training and employment infrastructure. “Through apprenticeships…(Read More)
2013 was a strong year for equipment rentals, and the increase is expected to last through 2014. “The equipment rental industry forecast in the U.S. calls for 8.4 percent growth in 2014, led by a projected growth of 9.1 percent in the construction equipment rental sector as noted by the American Rental…(Read More)
There is bliss in the construction workforce. Managers in the U.S. who oversee construction, facilities, and properties are among the happiest in their jobs. A post on BusinessInsider.com explains the joy comes from their work settings, co-workers, and the flexibility they have in getting things done. Who else made the happy list…(Read More)
“Construction showed a surprising gain of 48,000, a group unexpected to see gains in the winter weather,” writes Executive News Editor Patti Domm on CNBC.com. A total of 113,000 nonfarm jobs were created in January, a bit off from Thomson Reuters’ predicted 185,000. The figures have economists and analysts scratching their…(Read More)
Construction industry leaders, employers, and lawmakers are keeping a watchful eye on the dwindling Highway Trust Fund. Leaders in the U.S. Department of Transportation predict the fund could be drained by August. Peter Rogoff, who works with Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, met this week with the American Trucking Associations Executive Committee. “That means that…(Read More)
Henkels and McCoy, an engineering and construction company, is tooling around with InterviewStream, which has HR using online, pre-recorded video interview questions. According to an article on CIO.com, candidates can launch their interview process the moment they apply for a job. “This is a breakthrough for the company,” explains Dave Sinclair, corporate recruiting…(Read More)
Mississippi led all states with an 18 percent rise (8,500 jobs) in construction employment between December 2012 and December 2013. That’s one of many interesting figures highlighted in a press release from the Associated General Contractors, or AGC. Other states with solid 12-month percentage gains include Florida, Wyoming, Texas and Connecticut. One…(Read More)
Several construction-related jobs are among those listed as the deadliest occupations by the federal government. The U.S. Department of Labor Statistics’ dubious list includes construction workers, roofers, and steel and structural iron workers. http://www.hrmamerica.com/hr-news/10-deadliest-jobs-in-the-usarevealed-17019.aspx…(Read More)
