Several real estate researchers met this week to reveal a trend in Atlanta that’s a strong indicator of new building patterns in the U.S. Have we reached peak sprawl? “That new construction has taken place on less than 1 percent of the metropolitan Atlanta region’s land mass, suggesting a shift in real…(Read More)
Construction companies and other employers waiting for clarity on the Affordable Care Act may have to wait a bit longer than anticipated. Help could be delayed because of the shutdown of the federal government. Employee benefits attorney Paul Hamburger at Proskauer says businesses that need guidance on specific mandates from the Department of Labor and…(Read More)
“Minecraft extends kids’ spatial reasoning skills, construction skills, and understanding of planning,” said Eric Klopfer, a professor and the director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Scheller Teacher Education Program. “In many ways, it’s like a digital version of Lego.” Some youngsters in Europe are required to use Minecraft to learn about building…(Read More)
Is it possible that an airline CEO, a magazine editor, and the president of a movie theater chain have decided to reveal their ‘secret sauce’ when hiring? The execs say they look at a variety of attributes, including kindness and diverse perspectives. One gem in this post: Sallie Krawcheck, former head of Merrill Lynch and…(Read More)
Employers are learning that temporary and contract workers in particular are the type of candidates they’ve been overlooking, but now need in their businesses, explains a post from TRC Staffing Services. Hiring managers are easing the pressure they feel when doing the legwork to find talent. They are hiring consultants who bring fresh solutions…(Read More)
As many as 500 complaints from workers in the U.S. are reported every day to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). If federal lawmakers can’t resolve their budget differences in the coming days, one expert maintains a government shutdown will jeopardize worker safety and health. Ronald White is director of regulatory policy…(Read More)
Since 2009, The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been stepping up efforts to keep construction sites safe. What’s more, attorney Eric Conn, a partner at Epstein, Becker, and Green, points out the result is hefty fines for companies. “We are seeing more boots on the ground, more compliance officers. And that…(Read More)
You may have missed Tuesday’s observance of Construction Awareness Day, but it can be replicated, and for good reason. Some 200 high school students from Sioux City, South Dakota went on a field trip to a mock construction site to learn about job opportunities. “There’s a giant need in the construction industry for…(Read More)
Too many leaders in construction and other industries are overthinking their employee engagement strategies. That’s according to business consultant and author Bill Treasurer, who reminds us that engaged employees stick around and add to an organization’s success. “Take the time to get to know the career goals and aspirations of the people you…(Read More)
When collaborating with a construction recruiter, don’t focus on fees. “When looking for a recruiter, you should not cut corners when it comes to fees. You get what you pay for. If a few extra thousand dollars in recruitment costs means better employees, it’s well worth it, explains recruiting consultant Ken Sundheim on…(Read More)
