Bechtel, a global leader in the design and construction of complex power projects, has recognized dozens of partners for supporting their commitment to excellence. According to a company press release, subcontractors and suppliers who supported Bechtel Power’s communications, renewable, transmission, nuclear, and thermal projects during 2013 were recognized. Organizations were evaluated on multiple factors…(Read More)
Workers appreciate companies that offer unlimited vacation and sick days. Research finds people like the flexibility and, as a result, are more productive. The Society for Human Resource Management says only one percent of U.S. companies have updated their paid time-off policies, which also benefits employers. “Companies save by not having the administrative…(Read More)
Arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution process is still viable, but it doesn’t appear to be the beat all/end all process for all construction disputes, writes attorney Craig Martin, a partner at Lamson, Dugan, and Murray, LLP. Martin reminds us that several years ago, the industry mantra was to avoid litigation at all…(Read More)
How much credence do you give to your gut instincts? If you depend on your intuition when hiring, workplace blogger Meghan Biro warns that going with your gut is too vague when making important hiring decisions. Biro says due diligence is needed, and she has five ways to avoid the common traps of bad hires…(Read More)
Several recent collapses of huge cranes in Britain have prompted authorities there to issue warnings about heavy rig safety. The tips come from the Health and Safety Executive, an independent watchdog group for work-related health, safety and illness. The HSE advice to crane owners and operators can certainly be applied in the U.S…(Read More)
The 2014 First-Quarter Non-Residential Construction Index offers good news for construction projects this year. The research, compiled by global engineering and construction consultancy FMI, finds that 49 percent of survey participants expect construction to grow up to five percent in 2014. That figure is up from just 18 percent a year ago, according…(Read More)
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)
Are you guilty of impulsive hiring? If so, you have plenty of company. A new survey from CareerBuilder finds that 49 percent of hiring managers make a decision about a candidate within a few minutes of meeting them. The research also concludes that 87 percent of hiring managers know within the first 15 minutes whether…(Read More)
