The annual Talent Shortage Survey from ManpowerGroup, an HR consulting organization, has just been released. In 2014, the most difficult jobs to fill include skilled trade workers, laborers, and engineers. Finance and accounting professionals are also tough to fund. A post on Forbes.com states that 45 percent of employers polled say they could better…(Read More)
It’s a balance of trying to save lives and keep the aesthetics of the glorious Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. The federal government has approved funding for a $66 million stainless-steel net system 20 feet below the sidewalk, according to a recent article in The New York Times. While the iconic bridge…(Read More)
“Buildings and often skyscrapers are centers of business and productivity and are essential to economic growth. However, the more buildings operate, the bigger the impact they have on the natural environment,” maintains Jason Garcia on ConstructionDigital.com. “The question is: how can we align economic and environmental performance? How do we integrate green methods from…(Read More)
Many construction companies are eager to hire young adults who are just launching their careers. But it seems millennials are apt to reject job offers, leaving employers scrambling for new talent. If you want to make an offer that newcomers to the workforce can’t resist, consider the four points provided by Anne Fisher, who…(Read More)
The Associated General Contractors of America reports that 220 metro markets around the country have seen construction expand between April 2013, and April 2014. The new data also finds that 70 metro areas experienced declines in construction employment, and 49 metro areas remained stagnant. The spots that have seen solid growth include Los Angeles-Long…(Read More)
There are five major convention center and hotel properties in the U.S that should be up and running by 2017. If the past predicts the future, the projects are likely to boost demand in their respective markets. That’s according to Patrick Mayock, editor-in-chief of HotelNewsNow.com. “Such activity mirrors an increase…(Read More)
“Learning how to implement a strong receivables management program is crucial when it comes to getting paid, and getting paid on time,” says attorney Nate Budde, editorial director of The Lien & Credit Journal. “In the construction world, this means being aware of potential risk-shifting mechanisms in contracts, and knowing the ins and outs…(Read More)
The construction industry knows all too well about on-the-job injuries and fatalities. But what about workplace violence that often ends in death? A post on HRProfessionalsMagazine.com states: “OSHA’s general requirement basically directs employers to protect their employees from ‘foreseeable’ risks. HR Professionals are not expected to protect employees from every possible…(Read More)
Lean Construction is an emerging industry trend that’s gotten the attention of the legal community. Attorney Matt Paxton, who practices construction law and litigation at Ahlers & Cressman PLLC, blogs that Lean Construction is a way to design production systems in order to generate the maximum possible value by minimizing waste of materials, time…(Read More)
Glassdoor, an online database that compiles job information, has released data that analyzed business outlooks and satisfaction ratings by current employees. According to the research, construction, manufacturing, Information Technology and accounting are thriving with jobs to fill. This post on Mashable.com offers highlights of the research. http://mashable.com/2014/05/21/industries…(Read More)
