Women need to toot their own hors for better roles on jobsites and in boardrooms. That’s the takeaway from seasoned women executives in construction. The execs encouraged some 300 younger women in the field to advocate for themselves and their careers. It was part of ENR’s Groundbreaking Women in Construction Conference that was…(Read More)
To weed out mediocre candidates, consider this technique used by Tejune Kang, founder of Six Dimensions, an IT services firm. Kang doesn’t have a zinger of a question as much as he throws out a statement to candidates to gauge their competitiveness and self-esteem. This can be a beautiful tool for construction companies…(Read More)
Envisioning the completion of a construction or renovation project can be challenging, but science and technology could be changing things. 3D content and augmented reality for home renovations is being tested by Lowe’s. Part of the plan has the retailer working with a team of science fiction writers who are developing Lowe’s Innovation…(Read More)
In my work with small and mid-sized companies, I see three common mistakes related to terminating poor performers. The first, and most common, is waiting too long. Most small business owners and managers are basically nice people. They sometimes tolerate poor performance much longer than they should, hoping the employee will turn things around…(Read More)
Lengthy legal wranglings when things go wrong on jobsites can be draining, especially when insurance companies sit on the sidelines. “Unfortunately, insurance carriers often choose to wait while parties take their disputes through lengthy, expensive litigation, often adding yet more delays to the project,” writes construction attorneys and mediators Kenneth Gibbs and Barbara Reeves Neal…(Read More)
Industry professionals who have IPhones and IPads will want to learn more about the latest apps in the market. From GoBIM to FingerCAD, these tools will likely impress you, and save valuable time and resources while on the job. http://construction.about.com/od/New-Software/tp/A-Selection-Of-The-Best-Iphone-Ipad…(Read More)
Extroverts may fare better in job interviews but there’s also a strong case for hiring introverts. “The value of the introvert in the workplace is immeasurable. They are patient. They dig deep and only speak when there is something of value to say,” maintains Krista Williams, a strategic director at Seven Step RPO. “They…(Read More)
College grads with engineering or business majors are having an easier time finding work than their counterparts who majored in liberal arts. Only 2 percent of companies are hiring students who took the liberal arts path. But there is good news. “More than four in five human-resource managers cited communication skills as a top…(Read More)
Some 6,000 jobs in the construction sector were created last month, continuing the slow and steady improvement we’ve seen the past several years. The U.S. Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics says that a few sectors have done well. “The strongest segments were heavy-civil engineering construction and residential specialty trades…(Read More)
Clarity on work orders, job descriptions, and timing is imperative as construction recruiters balance the needs of hiring managers and talent. Consider this list of questions that recruiting pros should be asking. Some are rudimentary, such as reporting structure and job location. The advanced list of questions, which includes managerial styles and the traits of…(Read More)
