1/9/2018: Author - Kim Slowey@kimslowey Optimism about the economic future of the construction industry is high, and employers expect to increase their payrolls in the coming year and beyond, according to the Associated General Contractors of America — but no one is really sure where the labor to support all that activity is going to [...]
There were some impressive statistics from 2017 with regard to employment numbers in the construction industry. Not only did construction jobs reach their highest level since November 2008, but construction salaries also rose as well. These overall improvements are bolstered by the fact that recent tax reforms will likely increase wages by [...]
If you’re searching for a rewarding career after graduating high school, or even college, then working in the oil and gas construction field can provide you with a variety of perks that are difficult to find in other jobs. Employees working in this trade are quick to point out the benefits. Camaraderie [...]
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 [...]
This year ushered in a variety of significant changes in the construction industry. Many of the changes seemed to revolve around technology in an effort to render building processes more efficient. As the construction industry continues to progress, contractors are always searching for the latest innovative techniques while remaining as cost-effective as [...]
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 [...]
Within the construction industry there are opportunities for you to advance your position and take on new and challenging roles. But how do you put your best foot forward and ensure that you're in a prime position to advance when the time is right? Here are nine tips to advance your career [...]
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 [...]
The US is in need of a labor workforce that will bring back a strong middle-class. Collaborations between government and business can help create these opportunities. Hundreds of thousands of these skilled-trade jobs are already in demand and are going unfilled. These $20-$45 an hour jobs are left unfilled because we don't [...]
