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7 Essential Traits to Look for When Hiring Managers

Susan Young — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 18:30:51 +0000

Humility and confidence are among the attributes you should insist upon when hiring managers. Top notch construction project managers should also have superior communication skills. “A person who is frequently misinterpreted or who always seems to rub people the wrong way just won’t be the best fit for a management position, states Robyn Tellefsen, a freelance writer who covers career education.

http://www.findtherightjob.com/employer/7-must-haves-hiring-management-positions/

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Robots on the Jobsite Advancing Construction Work

Susan Young — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 22:45:38 +0000

A New York-based company is beta-testing robots that can lay bricks and may be coming to a jobsite near you. The semi-autonomous mason machine, or SAM, is being watched closely by construction and robotics professionals alike. “At a full sprint, SAM can lay bricks at speeds comparable to a mason,” says Scott Peters, vice president at Construction Robotics. “But there’s the issue of worker fatigue—they take breaks. So, in a day, a mason can do about 400 to 500 bricks. But now you can have the mason minding the machine, and it can do 1,400 to 1,500 bricks a day.” And while construction sites aren’t robot-friendly, engineers say their experiments are continuing as they try and bring automation to the industry.

http://enr.construction.com/technology/construction_technology/2014/0310-robots-on-the-jobsite-bring-automation-advances-to-construction.asp

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Are Companies Misusing Myers-Briggs Personality Tests?

Susan Young — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 14:00:07 +0000

Debate over the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality assessment has always been a lively one. But the company itself recently issued an e-mail that there are many people who misunderstand and misuse the assessment. According to Erik Sherman, a corporate communications consultant and author, Myers-Briggs says that using the MBTI as part of hiring is unethical.

http://www.inc.com/erik-sherman/myers-briggs-wont-magically-find-your-perfect-employees.html

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Risk Allocation in the Construction Industry

Susan Young — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:00:41 +0000

How can you manage risk in industrial construction projects? While there’s no way to avoid accidents, pre-construction and financial threats are two of the areas that should be evaluated before a job begins. “We recommend managing risk in four stages – identification, assessment, mitigation and monitoring,” says Tricia Corcuera of DRAXware Solutions, a construction management software company. “These four strategies comprise the core of the process of risk management and can help minimize cost overruns, keep projects on-time, deliver exceptional project performance, prevent finger pointing, and protect the relationship between contractor and owner.” Corcuera adds that organizations that decide to “wing it” rarely experience positive outcomes.

http://www.pmhut.com/risk-allocation-in-construction-industry?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=blog

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17,000 Construction Workers Added to Payrolls in November

Susan Young — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 14:00:13 +0000

The jobless rate has dropped to a five-year low, as unemployment in the U.S. fell to seven percent last month. The stronger than expected November figures brought good news for the construction and energy sectors. Bloomberg.com reports that factories took on the most workers since March 2012, employment in construction accelerated, and payrolls in transportation and warehousing picked up as well.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-06/payrolls-in-u-s-rose-203-000-in-november-jobless-rate-at-7-.html

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15 of the Most Dangerous Jobs in America

Susan Young — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 14:00:13 +0000

Several jobs that made this list from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics are construction-related. And what’s also noteworthy is these dangerous jobs don’t pay very much. For instance, roofers, construction laborers, and structural iron and steel workers all have high fatality rates due to falls. The pay in each of these areas is under $20 per hour.

http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/11/12/the-15-most-dangerous-jobs-in-america/?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl4%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D405014

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Staying Clear on Liability and Insurance Issues

Susan Young — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 14:00:28 +0000

Transferring liability and additional endorsements can be tricky for construction companies that work with subcontractors. To add to the confusion, the courts often get involved when claims are filed. The Lockton Companies, which provides insurance and employee benefits, has produced a short slide deck on the topic. Lockton concludes that two recent court decisions are “stark reminders that contractual requirements and additional insured endorsements should be reviewed and coordinated for consistency among all tiers of contractors on a project.”

http://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/27811809

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5 Simple Ways to Engage and Retain Employees

Susan Young — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 13:00:09 +0000

Too many leaders in construction and other industries are overthinking their employee engagement strategies. That’s according to business consultant and author Bill Treasurer, who reminds us that engaged employees stick around and add to an organization’s success. “Take the time to get to know the career goals and aspirations of the people you lead,” writes Treasurer. “Once you know what they want, you can start shaping tasks and rewards in a way that simultaneously serves the organization and furthers their own career goals.” Sage advice.

http://www.hci.org/blog/leading-engage

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SEC Gathering Public Input on Wage Disparities Between CEOs and Employees

Susan Young — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 20:30:36 +0000

There are strong opinions whether companies should reveal details of their CEOs compensation, stock options, and other perks. Reuters reports that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is sharply divided on the matter. “With CEOs of many U.S. companies earning hundreds of times more than their workers, unions and labor advocates are championing the SEC’s CEO pay-ratio rule,” writes journalist Sarah Lynch. “They say disclosures would help investors identify top-heavy compensation models.” But the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other business groups oppose the measure, claiming it will be of little use to investors.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/18/us-usa-sec-ceopay-munis-idUSBRE98H0EX20130918

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Are You Bringing Top Talent to Your Clients?

Susan Young — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 13:00:49 +0000

“We usually associate branding as the Marketing Department’s baby but it’s not, everyone within your organization is part of the brand,” maintains HR pro Chris Fields, who blogs at CostofWork.com. He writes that when searching for top talent, there’s no room for ambiguity. “For instance, if a company uses social media to find new talent and then discourages social media usage; that’s a fail.” Fields says that top talent wants the best of the best and will go elsewhere if you can’t provide it.

http://www.smartrecruiters.com/blog/my-talent-is-my-brand/

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