There are several legitimate reasons for wanting to make a career change. If you’re suffering from job burnout and stress, then now might be an ideal time to consider your options. However, construction recruiters typically advise candidates against making career changes if their only motivation is money. Although it’s easy for candidates [...]
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 [...]
Recent industrywide surveys have indicated that skilled labor wages continue to rise at a steady pace due to a significant labor shortage of qualified craft workers. In an effort to attract workers, a growing number of firms are not only increasing base-pay rates, but also offering incentives and bonuses to prospective employees. [...]
Regardless of the industry, investing in your employees should always be a priority. A common mistake made by some construction companies is that they view their employees as just another business expense. Retaining qualified employees is the best investment a company can make. What are the advantages of investing in your employees? [...]
In a recent post, we shared construction salary ranges for Project Engineers, and this week, we will look at positions in preconstruction – Preconstruction Managers and Preconstruction Directors. Our goal is to help hiring managers across the nation maintain competitive construction superintendent salaries—and help job seekers to determine the salary range they should be [...]
In a recent post, we shared construction salary ranges for senior level superintendents, and this week, we will look at some of the more senior management positions such as Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Field Engineers. Our goal is to help hiring managers across the nation maintain competitive construction superintendent salaries—and help [...]
