The construction market gained plenty of momentum in 2017, and even recorded a 10 year high in employment numbers. It’s already predicted to continue growing in 2018, with a majority of Associated General Contractors (AGC) members planning to increase their respective headcount. Seventy-five percent of construction firms plan to expand their payrolls [...]
There are a lot of positive benefits to working in the construction field. Many of the positions in demand pay very well and they can also be exciting and fulfilling. From helping to build infrastructure like the roads and bridges we all rely on, to constructing institutions of higher education, you can [...]
If you want to stay competitive in the construction industry, then landing the best candidates for your construction jobs is vital to your success. From wastewater and healthcare construction to multifamily and institutional construction, an experienced executive recruiter will take a selective approach and reach out to those highly-qualified candidates who aren’t [...]
Construction wages rose 3.6 percent in 2016, and in 2017 contractors estimated an increase of 3.4 percent. But, just like any other industry, there are many different reasons why construction salaries vary. As we close out 2018, it’s a good time to reflect on the prior year’s salary statistics. Construction Salary Factors [...]
A research project conducted by the Water Design-Build Council (WDBC) indicated positive current growth of design-build construction in water-wastewater construction. But, what does the future have in store for the industry? The WDBC collected and analyzed data for the 2014–2021 timeframe enabling them to evaluate both historical and prospective trends for design-build [...]
Construction superintendents are on the job site day in and day out. They've got strong leadership skills and manage numerous subs. Knowing the ins and outs of the project is their strong suit. Yet after doing this for a long time, some superintendents may decide they want a change of pace. If [...]
The commercial construction industry continues to experience a labor shortage within all areas of the market. Yet companies are optimistic about that changing in the future due to the actions that they're taking now. What are they doing to improve the pipeline of skilled construction workers entering the market? And what more [...]
