Nearly 1.5 million new construction workers will be needed to keep up with retiring workers and demand over the next decade. That increase in demand in the industry has many effects. Most notably, many companies are looking at how they hire and what they offer to potential employees. Here are a few [...]
Whether you’re searching for a career in construction or already in a leadership role, it is interesting to know which U.S. cities have the highest construction costs. This information is particularly relevant for commercial construction estimators. Anyone can benefit from the knowledge, though. Take a look at recent data regarding which cities are [...]
For good construction leadership, public projects present a good opportunity to achieve a well-paying venture. However, before you talk to the construction estimators on your team and make a bid, there are some important things that you should know. Start Preparing Early Before Bidding on Public Projects When it comes to public [...]
When you are looking into construction careers, you will likely have the most job satisfaction if you enjoy what you do. Figuring out your calling will require a level of self-awareness. Once you do, you will likely find yourself enjoying your work a lot more. Why Self-awareness Matters for Finding Your Calling [...]
Regardless of the industry you work in, you are likely in search of ways to raise your productivity. Mindfulness can be an excellent way to do so, and it works across numerous roles, from construction recruiters to executives. Good construction leadership can even encourage employees to be mindful and therefore increase their [...]
No one looks forward to having a tough conversation with their boss, whether about the skilled labor crisis, your construction salary, or something else. However, you can’t put off those tough conversations indefinitely. Learn some strategies to make it easier to get through them. Examples of Tough Conversations Any conversation can be [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of our lives, including school construction. With many students learning remotely for the past year, there has not been a significant need for new schools or renovations. Following COVID, though, many schools will have to renovate their facilities to improve safety. This will lead [...]
While most people don’t necessarily think construction and working from home go hand-in-hand, not all construction careers take place solely on-site. If you have an interest in construction, you may have a role that can be done at least part of the time remotely. Some examples include good construction leadership, construction recruiting, [...]
One significant consequence of the pandemic is that people are spending more time at home. This means that there is an increased demand for new home construction when people can afford it. Unfortunately, home listings are not that easy to find because of the slowdown in construction. This does appear to be [...]
The use of technology had already been on the rise, but COVID’s arrival accelerated some aspects of that growth. Adopting technologies offers those in construction careers even more benefits, and construction contractors who take advantage of the latest technology set themselves up to thrive. New Productivity Technology Is Still Necessary Recent research [...]
