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How Reverse Mentoring Can Transform Your Construction Company

In today’s construction industry, embracing innovative practices is key to staying competitive. Reverse mentoring, where younger, tech-savvy employees mentor senior leaders, can significantly benefit construction companies by fostering a culture of continuous learning and adaptation.

By |2024-05-23T10:36:44-04:00May 21st, 2024|Construction Blog|
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How Construction Companies Can Drive Hiring Amid CPI Fluctuations

The latest consumer price index (CPI) data offers a mixed outlook for the construction industry. While the core CPI, excluding volatile food and energy prices, rose at its slowest pace this year, shelter costs and prices for transportation, apparel, and medical care continue to climb.

By |2024-05-23T10:36:28-04:00May 16th, 2024|Construction Blog|
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Effective Interview Strategies for Hiring Construction Employees

Choosing the right construction workers is crucial for project success. Skilled, reliable, and safety-conscious employees ensure projects are completed on time and meet high-quality standards. With the construction industry projected to grow steadily by 5.2% over the next five years, securing top talent is essential to meet future demands.

By |2024-05-23T10:36:05-04:00May 14th, 2024|Construction Blog|
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The Rise of Skills-Based Hiring Practices

The construction industry is experiencing a paradigm shift in its hiring practices, moving away from traditional credential-based evaluations towards a more skills-focused approach. This transition is not only reshaping how companies select new hires but also aligning more closely with the technical and specialized demands of modern construction projects.

By |2024-05-09T20:57:24-04:00May 9th, 2024|Construction Blog|
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Why Construction Firms Are Betting Big on Training New Hires

The construction industry is at a crossroads, shaped by evolving technology, shifting workforce demographics, and pressing demands for infrastructure renewal and expansion. Amid these transformations, construction firms are reevaluating their hiring strategies, particularly the emphasis on providing flexible and accessible training opportunities for new hires.

By |2024-05-09T20:57:15-04:00May 7th, 2024|Construction Blog|
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How Evolving AI Technologies Impact Hiring in the Construction Industry

In recent times, the construction industry has faced paradoxical challenges: high layoffs alongside numerous unfilled jobs. Over 341,000 positions remained vacant. This scenario underscores a dynamic at play within the sector, influenced heavily by technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI).

By |2024-05-02T16:56:34-04:00May 3rd, 2024|Construction Blog|
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Empowering Women Leaders in Construction

The construction industry has long been a male-dominated field, but the tides are turning as the role of women in construction leadership gains much-deserved attention. Despite the current underrepresentation of women in top positions, with only 7% of construction executives being female, several initiatives and organizations are working tirelessly to promote and support women in leadership roles.

By |2024-05-02T16:56:27-04:00May 1st, 2024|Construction Blog|
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Navigating the Hiring Challenges in Onshoring Construction Booms

In recent years, the construction industry has faced significant shifts, particularly with the onshoring of manufacturing facilities like semiconductor plants. This transition, highlighted by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s (TSMC) $40 billion facility in Arizona's Silicon Desert, has exposed a critical issue: a daunting labor shortage that threatens to stall these monumental projects.

By |2024-05-02T16:56:21-04:00April 26th, 2024|Construction Blog|
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The Crucial Role of Mentorship and Guidance After the Promotion

The path to leadership often involves much more than just hard skills and technical know-how. As construction professionals ascend the ranks, the transition from one role to another—especially into leadership or management positions.

By |2024-04-19T13:42:20-04:00April 18th, 2024|Construction Blog|
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Building a Strong Employer Brand in the Construction Industry

Think your brand doesn't matter as a construction company? Think again. Employer branding in the construction industry is a big deal, and companies with a great brand attract better talent more easily.

By |2024-04-19T13:42:10-04:00April 16th, 2024|Construction Blog|
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