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3 Operation Manager Skills Needed in Construction

Are you a construction firm looking to recruit an operations manager? Or perhaps you are someone in search of a job in the role. In either case, you must familiarize yourself with the skills needed to do so. Keep in mind that the following are just three of the skills needed for [...]

By |2022-01-16T16:45:37-05:00December 28th, 2021|Construction Blog|

Warehouses and Infrastructure Experienced a Boost in New Construction

There really hasn’t been a better time to be in construction, as the industry is experiencing one of the biggest boons of the century. It is no secret that COVID-19 affected nearly everything, including the construction industry, leaving some companies surging ahead and other companies closing their doors. Those companies that couldn’t [...]

By |2022-01-03T01:23:59-05:00December 23rd, 2021|Construction Blog|

Construction Interview Questions to Look Out For

Just about any job will require a face-to-face meeting as part of the interview process.  When it comes to the construction interview, questions will inevitably follow. There are a few things to keep in your mind to ensure the procedure continues to go smoothly. Often these construction interview questions and the answers [...]

By |2022-01-03T01:01:44-05:00December 21st, 2021|Construction Blog|

Steel Estimator Jobs Are More Important Than Ever

When you estimate steel, you are in the position of influence. The effectiveness of an infrastructure or construction project relates to how effective its estimator is. Improved profit margins and cost control are big ideals and are reached through competitive and accurate project estimates. The best tools a professional estimator can access [...]

By |2021-12-22T18:06:18-05:00December 16th, 2021|Construction Blog|

Senior Project Manager Interview Questions to Keep in Mind

The senior project manager makes all the difference when it comes to a successful construction project. Ensuring your project goes well will require attention to some specific details. First, you will need to make sure you hire the right senior project manager. That means making sure your interview process goes well. Here [...]

By |2021-12-22T17:50:47-05:00December 14th, 2021|Construction Blog|

Why Construction Superintendents Tend to Like Their Jobs

Whether you are thinking of a career in construction or are a recruiter in search of a construction superintendent, understanding why people in this role like their job is crucial. Those considering this career can use that knowledge to consider a path toward becoming a superintendent. Those recruiting for the role can [...]

By |2021-12-05T19:58:50-05:00December 9th, 2021|Construction Blog|

Why Military Vets Might Be the Solution to Staffing in Construction

It is no secret that the construction industry faces a skilled labor crisis. It is hard for construction companies to recruit skilled employees, and there are even challenges in recruiting unskilled employees who are able to learn the relevant hard skills. But experts suggest that military vets may offer the solution to [...]

By |2021-12-05T19:45:47-05:00December 7th, 2021|Construction Blog|

Small and Medium-sized Construction Firms Face Significant Challenges in Recovery

All construction firms face an uphill battle on the road to recovery following the pandemic. However, small and medium-sized construction companies face even more significant challenges in their recovery. The Upcoming Boom Experts predict that a post-pandemic boom is on its way, and savvy construction firms can take advantage of this. The [...]

By |2021-12-05T19:48:29-05:00November 25th, 2021|Construction Blog|

Construction Supply Chain Issues Will Persist

The construction industry is just one of the many industries facing supply chain issues. Now, experts predict that these problems will continue for some time. The specific conversation regarding construction supply chain issues mirrors that of other supply chain problems—experts agree that it will take a long time for the challenges to [...]

By |2021-12-05T19:47:53-05:00November 23rd, 2021|Construction Blog|

Retention in Construction Begins with Recruiting

Every business must deal with hiring new help, but the construction industry has a more difficult time than others in retaining new hires. There are many factors that play into this, such as generational tendencies, the ability to be flexible, and so much more. Consider some of the following ways you can [...]

By |2021-11-28T18:43:31-05:00November 18th, 2021|Construction Blog|
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