The construction labor market has shifted over the past few years, but one reality has not changed: successful hiring and successful career moves still come down to process and timing. From the employer side, many contractors assume hiring struggles are purely a supply issue. While it’s true that qualified talent remains limited, that only…(Read More)
In construction, strong careers are often built on operational excellence. Deliver projects well, manage teams effectively, and opportunities tend to follow. But reaching the executive level requires something different. The expectations placed on construction executives have evolved. Technical expertise and operational leadership still matter, but organizations increasingly look for leaders who can think strategically, guide…(Read More)
For years, construction hiring has been driven by urgency. Projects start, people move, schedules shift, and hiring often becomes reactive. When someone leaves, the focus turns to filling the seat as quickly as possible. On the candidate side, that same urgency has translated into résumé blasting and frequent job changes, with the assumption that…(Read More)
Rhode Island is the backdrop of the nation’s first wind farm. The project—developed by Deepwater Wind—will consist of a five-turbine, 30-megawatt wind farm that will produce enough energy to power all homes and businesses on Block Island. Previously, Block Island has relied on diesel generators, according to the Sierra Club…(Read More)
This summer, ‘Operation Orange Squeeze’ gets underway in the Keystone State. State troopers will be positioned in construction vehicles inside highway work zones with radar equipment. “They’ll relay speeders to other troopers waiting outside the work zones who will then pull over and issue tickets,” according to a post on EquuipmentWorld.com. The post…(Read More)
It’s a sophisticated toy. That’s how one project manager describes the ease of use associated with drones his company has been using on construction projects in Seattle and several other areas. “We’re saving the owner money because we’re not spending money each month to have a plane fly over, plus we…(Read More)
Some 3 million workers are expected to participate in the second annual “Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction” initiative. The outreach campaign organized by OSHA is set for May 4-15. Fatalities caused by falls are the leading cause of death of construction workers, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The…(Read More)
The multifamily housing market is poised for strong growth this year, and modular construction has an important role in the boom. Tom Hardiman, executive director of the Modular Building Institute (MBI) says the approach is ideal because it shortens the overall construction schedule allowing for earlier occupancy and quicker return on investment. Modular construction can…(Read More)
In Aurora, Colorado, construction professionals joined news reporters for an inside peek at a Veteran’s Administration hospital that’s being built. The $1.73 billion project is mired in controversy. It’s well over budget and delayed, as contractors point fingers at VA officials, and vice versa. To try and sort out the mess…(Read More)
The graphics and images may be one dimensional, but the data can be a deal breaker. Construction companies are using data visualization tools to improve business processes, writes Paul Tibbert on ConstructionGlobal.com. “These tools help inject enhanced quality, accuracy, accountability, efficiency, efficacy, predictability, profitability, cost and safety into the business,” says Tibbert. His post…(Read More)
