At the Birmingham Group, we strive to keep you up-to-date regarding current events and trends in commercial construction. From hurricanes inflating the cost of building materials to new laws being introduced by OSHA, here are a few noteworthy events that made the news recently. Hurricanes Inflating Construction Costs Regrettably, the price of gasoline [...]
The economy has rebounded and continues to grow since the recession. The demand for new hotels, condominiums, and office buildings is high. Yet the labor shortage in commercial construction has caused an increase in prices and a major slowdown of new projects. Many contractors saw this problem coming - and now it’s [...]
The construction industry has been abuzz with how President Trump’s proposed trillion-dollar infrastructure package could create a rapid demand for diversification. Whether you have been thinking about diversifying your construction projects for a while, or the increased demand has you considering expanding your target audience, there’s no time like the present. The [...]
Every construction company is feeling the pressure of the current construction talent shortage. Some companies are even losing bids, because they simply don’t have the skilled laborers and construction managers to complete the project in the desired time frame. This is no way to run your business, but what can you do? [...]
As a construction recruitment and consulting firm, The Birmingham Group has leveraged thought leadership to drive innovative business outcomes. This transition occurred organically. We knew we wanted to do more than just recruit on behalf of our clients, work with them in designing a staffing strategy to execute their plan. This came [...]
