From the moment a candidate arrives for an interview, they are assessing the company’s culture. Everything from the way they are greeted to the firmness of the first handshake can influence how they perceive the company and its culture. One of the most important goals during the interview process is to accurately [...]
On the one hand, the construction industry is booming. On the other hand, the industry also faces a substantial labor shortage. This makes it the ideal time to find a great opportunity in construction. Whether you’re looking to enter the career for the first time, or your looking to advance your career, [...]
There are many different reasons why construction companies can experience stagnant growth periods, but one critical cause is not hiring the right people at the right time. Here’s a recruiting success story where we helped a firm grow to the next level of success they wanted to reach. A Company in Transition [...]
Making sure that your company’s mission and values are transparent is the foundation of a successful construction firm. But, it’s just as important that everyone in your company shares the core values and embodies those values on a daily basis, instead of just putting them on your website and forgetting about them. [...]
If professional sports recruiting can teach us one thing about recruiting talent, it’s that procrastination is often the number one enemy. From the Golden State Warriors to the Houston Astros, there’ve been countless teams in recent years that have succeeded wildly by focusing on recruiting the most talented players on a consistent [...]
Staying productive can be challenging, especially when there is an increasing number of demands for our attention. Yet being unproductive at work isn’t really an option; you have deadlines to complete and objectives to meet. Here are some helpful tips to increase productivity at your construction job. Understand What Is Important to [...]
The construction industry is constantly evolving because technology changes over time, as do customer demands. Staying on top of emerging trends on construction will help you stay competitive. Here are five of the biggest construction trends for 2019. Modular Construction Modular construction is going to be a huge trend this year. The [...]
It’s not uncommon to experience at least some anxiety when it comes to interviewing for a construction job. But you don’t have to let your nerves control you either. Often, all it takes is going back to the basics, and focusing more on avoiding some of the interview mistakes that tend to [...]
Great construction firms all share at least one thing in common. They all focus on recruiting the best talent to join their teams. From that talent they are able to build more powerful construction leadership as well as expand and grow. Leadership skills are in demand and can be difficult to pinpoint [...]
The longer that you’re at a job, the easier it becomes to hit the cruise control and complete only the minimum duties required of you. Even though it can be tempting for construction professionals to bend the rules from time to time as you grow more comfortable with your boss, if you [...]
