Yes, the construction industry can prove dangerous when people are working on job sites, but let’s not forget other workplace situations that can cause injury and death. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports there are 2 million victims of workplace violence every year. Is your organization proactive about this issue? Recruiting…(Read More)
The construction of strip malls and neighborhood centers is slow, but construction leaders and hiring managers in the Twin Cities in Minnesota may disagree. Minneapolis Saint Paul leads the nation in retail construction, according to a new report from Colliers. An article on StarTribune.com states that the Twin Cities had 1.2 million square…(Read More)
Some 960 banks— including many in Kansas, Wyoming, and Colorado—began making construction and land development loans in the second quarter of 2013. Banks regulated by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City made $110 million in construction and land development loans in the quarter, reports Dennis Domrzalski of Albuquerque Business First. “But it was…(Read More)
As the labor shortage continues, a new survey of 700 construction companies reveals that qualified craft workers are becoming harder to find. Research from the Associated General Contractors of America concludes that of the 74 percent of respondents, the most frequently reported difficulties are in filling onsite construction jobs such as carpenters, equipment operators, and…(Read More)
By the year 2020, more than 40 percent of the U.S. workforce—or 60 million workers—will be freelance or contingent workers. That’s an increase of more than 10 percent from 2006, when a similar was conducted. The construction industry has long been filled with independent contractors. But there is more to come…(Read More)
Meticulous coordination and the ability to couple learning with action are two of the 10 traits that strong construction project managers should possess. This post is a good reminder to recruiters when screening applicants. No. 10 is my favorite. Which one resonates with you? http://kekanaan.wordpress.com/2013/07/31/ten-rules-for-construction…(Read More)
Which metro areas in the U.S. have spent the most money on new construction in the first five months of 2013? Industry data analyst McGraw Hill Construction has compiled a list, which has New York City in the top spot for the second consecutive year. Phoenix, Tampa, Austin, Seattle, and San Jose are also…(Read More)
If you’ve been super busy placing workers in construction jobs, here is validation that business is indeed picking up. The May unemployment figures for the industry have just been released. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports today that construction’s unemployment rate fell to 10.8 percent. That’s nearly the lowest…(Read More)
Folks at job search engine LinkUp say their research reveals a cautious optimism for the job market through the end of 2013. The reasons? Job growth is spreading evenly throughout the U.S., says LinkUp’s Toby Dayton. He also notes that transportation jobs are increasing. http://www.ere.net/2013/05/14/3-reasons…(Read More)
Recently I worked with a top construction superintendent. He had worked on dozens of top projects across multiple industries for many years with an excellent track record. But he had been sending his resume to top recruiters and top construction firms for 6 months with NO results. I crafted a visually appealing resume for him…(Read More)
