One of the many challenges during a construction interview is discussing salary. You want to present yourself in the best light and not seem overly pushy, yet you also want to receive fair compensation. It can be intimidating enough to discuss your expected payment with a recruiter. It is, even more, intimidating [...]
LinkedIn is more than just a professional social network. It has evolved into a crucial networking and personal branding tool. Construction companies can take advantage of LinkedIn to find candidates to interview and advertise themselves as potential employer. If you ignore LinkedIn, your construction company is missing out on potential connections and [...]
The growing trend of working from home applies to all industries that allow for it, including construction. While certain roles obviously make working from home impossible, many roles, especially in preconstruction and management, can be adequately fulfilled off-site. Companies that offer the ability to work remotely for these positions will find it [...]
Whether in construction or any other industry, it is important to have clear company values. Sometimes, those values get pushed to the side, or their importance is underestimated. However, company values help create shared motivation and goals. Having core values ensures that everyone in the company is on the same page. Construction [...]
Construction contractors and project managers alike are always in search of ways to streamline their operations. Thanks to the combination of technological advances and the demand for innovation, there are now numerous tools available that do just that. The following are just some of the most popular and useful tech tools that [...]
Construction managers are responsible for a long list of tasks, many of which can be streamlined. Automated workflow tools are an excellent way to streamline those tasks. This extends from staffing in construction to organizing projects. Why Automated Workflows Make a Difference There are multiple ways that automated workflows help construction managers. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
