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)
Commercial real estate is a key driver to the success of the world’s premier cities. Jones Lang LaSalle, a global real estate investment firm, finds that Shanghai, London, New York and San Francisco are among the urban areas worldwide that demonstrate the combination of strong short term socio-economic and commercial real estate momentum…(Read More)
Frigid, stormy weather across much of the U.S. isn’t dashing the optimism of contractors. Even though some work has slowed a bit because of the extreme weather, contractors are more optimistic about 2014 than they have been in a long time, according to Stephen Sandherr, chief executive of Associated General Contractors of America…(Read More)
It’s all about pent-up demand. At the World of Concrete 2014 conference in Las Vegas, Ed Sullivan, chief economist at the cement trade association, predicted the construction industry will be helping drive growth in his sector in the next few years. “My forecast is based upon the loosening of credit availability, steady and…(Read More)
Reed Construction Data has encouraging economic news for the construction industry. In a company press release, Bernard Markstein, U.S. Chief Economist, Reed Construction Data, explained, “With an Expansion Index greater than 1 in 41 states plus the District of Columbia, the expected improvement in construction appears widespread across the country.” The December Expansion Index…(Read More)
DPR Construction, David Weekley Homes, and PCL Construction Enterprises have been named to Fortune’s esteemed list of ‘100 Best Places to Work.’ What separates these companies from others? The pay-it-forward mindset that helps local charities, business cards without job titles, and open floor plans have impressed employees. A number of energy companies…(Read More)
Punch lists are a basic tool used in the construction industry, and now Congress has one that’s been provided by the American Institute of Architects. AIA CEO Robert Ivy notes that the list of ‘unfinished business’ should help lawmakers focus on key issues, such as job creation and energy efficiency. “Congress left town in…(Read More)
The National Demolition Association’s new manual covers changes to hazardous waste materials and heavy equipment safety. The manual, recognized worldwide as the premier resource for work safety issues, is also more mobile-friendly. Demolition researchers have worked closely with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in an effort to keep up…(Read More)
