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)
Graphene and a self-healing concrete are among the six construction materials that will likely transform the future of building. Dina Spector, a reporter at Business Insider takes a look at the brighter, lighter, and more energy efficient materials that have the attention of engineers and researchers. http://www.businessinsider.com/futuristic-construction-materials…(Read More)
Is your organization up to speed on behavioral interviews? Construction companies and other employers don’t want rehearsed examples from candidates about their past work successes and challenges. Instead, decision makers want talent to explain how they might behave in a specific situation. As Steve Squier, strategic director at Seven Step RPO writes, behavioral interviews…(Read More)
Industry execs say building is most active in the energy, automotive, and higher education sectors. Matt Verst, director of cost planning and estimating for Messer Construction, contends companies are once again pursuing capital projects. Messer Construction, which builds in five states, is keeping busy. “Over the last year, their confidence has picked up, and they…(Read More)
An annual report from the Associated General Contractors brings optimism from both construction businesses and people working in the industry. The AGC’s 20,000 member database was surveyed on 11 non-residential sectors of the industry. “This year for the first time, two-thirds of them said they expect the overall market to turn…(Read More)
Three cities in Texas are among the 10 hottest markets for office construction. That’s according to CBRE, a global commercial real estate company. Houston ranked No. 1 on the list, with Dallas and Austin included as well. Do you know the other cities that have been super busy with office construction? http://bizbeatblog…(Read More)
“Sadly, most of the time companies don’t even know how badly they come across to job candidates,” explains Shauna Moerke on HRMinion.com. “And so they wonder why it takes them six months to fill a job, or why they can’t seem to attract top tier graduates, or why their turnover for new…(Read More)
Even the basics of workplace contracts can be confusing for those not trained in contract law. Christopher Hill is a construction attorney and mediator based in Richmond, VA. He offers three tips on what contractors should include in their legal agreements. Hill recommends a detailed scope of work and dispute resolution clause be included. What…(Read More)
Private wireless broadband networks seem to be worth their weight in gold, as many construction sites are located in areas without access to Wi-Fi and cell towers. A Seattle, WA-based tech company, Openroute.us, has a rugged set-up that allows construction teams to access rich data on jobsites. “By arranging several briefcase…(Read More)
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a good time to look at important statistics about workzone injuries. A study from the Associated General Contractors of America reveals not enough drivers are alert while traveling through highway work zones. Speeding is another factor, according to the AGC study. The research has found 45 percent of contractors…(Read More)
