“What actually separates winners from losers isn’t talent, it’s attitude. And yes, we ought to be having a war for attitude,” writes international best-selling author and business pro Seth Godin. One way for construction companies to keep perspective on this issue is to work with industry recruiters, who understand how intuition and…(Read More)
Yes, the construction industry can prove dangerous when people are working on job sites, but let’s not forget other workplace situations that can cause injury and death. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports there are 2 million victims of workplace violence every year. Is your organization proactive about this issue? Recruiting…(Read More)
The construction of strip malls and neighborhood centers is slow, but construction leaders and hiring managers in the Twin Cities in Minnesota may disagree. Minneapolis Saint Paul leads the nation in retail construction, according to a new report from Colliers. An article on StarTribune.com states that the Twin Cities had 1.2 million square…(Read More)
Some 960 banks— including many in Kansas, Wyoming, and Colorado—began making construction and land development loans in the second quarter of 2013. Banks regulated by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City made $110 million in construction and land development loans in the quarter, reports Dennis Domrzalski of Albuquerque Business First. “But it was…(Read More)
As the labor shortage continues, a new survey of 700 construction companies reveals that qualified craft workers are becoming harder to find. Research from the Associated General Contractors of America concludes that of the 74 percent of respondents, the most frequently reported difficulties are in filling onsite construction jobs such as carpenters, equipment operators, and…(Read More)
Socially conscious businesses and consumer buying habits are changing the landscape of retail shopping. Despite the e-commerce boom, experts maintain that U.S. consumers still prefer shopping and dining experiences offered by bricks-and-mortar businesses. Garrick Brown of Terranomics Retail Services told attendees at the International Council of Shopping Center’s meeting that…(Read More)
Here’s a loaded interview question for a Project Manager: What’s more important, finishing a project on time, on scope, or on budget? An inexperienced candidate would likely respond that all three are equally important. A seasoned PM would opt for prioritizing the objectives of the project stakeholders. “One defining element of a project…(Read More)
The construction industry is limitless when using newly-developed apps that merge augmented reality and Building Information Modeling, or BIM. For tech novices, the bottom line is about visualizing construction job sites. “Users focus on a given design or plan file with the camera on their iPad, iPad Mini, or iPhone, the app then recognizes…(Read More)
Meticulous coordination and the ability to couple learning with action are two of the 10 traits that strong construction project managers should possess. This post is a good reminder to recruiters when screening applicants. No. 10 is my favorite. Which one resonates with you? http://kekanaan.wordpress.com/2013/07/31/ten-rules-for-construction…(Read More)
Here’s a post that can get construction recruiters up-to-speed on the technology trends that will impact hiring managers next year. What challenges will your clients be facing in 2014? HR and cloud computing security, business process outsourcing, and mobile tools may be keeping people up at night. This list on Forbes.com…(Read More)
