You’ll want to share this with your clients as they ensure the safety of employees. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released information on isocyanates, the raw material in insulation, carpet padding, polyurethane rubber, adhesives, and other polyurethane products. According to a post by construction attorneys Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, OSHA…(Read More)
Fifty-five percent of project managers agree that good communication with all stakeholders is paramount for the success of a complex project. The Project Management Institute’s research also reveals that good leaders aren’t always effective PMs. To address the leadership/management conundrum in the U.K., the Government’s Major Projects Leadership Academy…(Read More)
Which metro areas in the U.S. have spent the most money on new construction in the first five months of 2013? Industry data analyst McGraw Hill Construction has compiled a list, which has New York City in the top spot for the second consecutive year. Phoenix, Tampa, Austin, Seattle, and San Jose are also…(Read More)
If you’ve been super busy placing workers in construction jobs, here is validation that business is indeed picking up. The May unemployment figures for the industry have just been released. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports today that construction’s unemployment rate fell to 10.8 percent. That’s nearly the lowest…(Read More)
Is HR prepared to re-humanize work? Leaders who are amenable to a more social way of doing things have an opportunity to change the workplace culture and provide added value to their organizations. Take a few minutes to watch this video clip of Doug Shaw, a global HR and business leader. He shares fresh…(Read More)
A proposed guest-worker designation that would limit to 15,000 the number of immigrants allowed to work in construction each year is expected to be voted on in June. A post on ENR.com states that the Associated General Contractors and the Associated Builders & Contractors remain opposed to the cap. Geoff Burr, ABC…(Read More)
Defining clear roles and service lease agreements (SLAs) can help ease tensions when screening talent. SLAs impact business objectives because they break down each step in the recruiting process, according to Jeremy Roberts. He’s a former recruiter who now serves as editor of Sourcecon.com. To be more proactive and fill jobs faster, Roberts…(Read More)
Private sector construction jobs in 170 of 339 metropolitan areas have increased between April, 2012 and April, 2013. A press release from the Associated General Contractors of America also explains that 123 regions experienced declines in construction jobs, while 46 areas have remained stagnant. “Pascagoula, Miss. and Dallas-Plano-Irving, Texas are top gainers while…(Read More)
To be an invaluable resource to hiring managers in the construction industry, it’s time to brush up on technology. Research finds that as older machinists, welders, and electricians are preparing to retire, their younger counterparts are ‘hiding’ online. “One thing that’s certain is making full use of technology will render a company more…(Read More)
I lost count of how many clients have told me they hung their hat on one or two recruiter relationships but nothing ever panned out in terms of landing a great job. If you don’t know how to work with recruiters you can easily be tempted to feel that you have been let down…(Read More)
