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The construction industry's grapevine is buzzing with talk of a job market on the upswing. It's got firms scrambling, and for good reason. Just the...

If you've been tracking the pulse of the construction industry lately, you've likely noticed that wage discussions are all the rage. The workforce, from fresh-faced...

If you've been on a construction site lately, you may have noticed the fresh-faced workers sporting toolbelts don't come cheap. Clients are sounding the alarm...

Even for high-profile, big-budget construction projects, recruiting qualified labor has become an immense challenge. Time and again, firms are met with rejection from experienced professionals...

Every construction leader is tasked with finding and attracting talent to support your company's growth. The trouble is, you’re supposed to do this while juggling...

Landing a second interview is huge, but don't think you're home free. The industry is ultra-competitive, especially when hiring at senior level. Don’t rely on...

A client recently shared a story that made me rethink some long-held beliefs around employee turnover. They told me about a superintendent named Mike, who...

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When Mike's daughter was born, he was anxious about balancing his construction foreman job with fatherhood. His company offered only 1 week of paid leave,...

As contractors sound alarms over skilled labor shortages, they repeatedly overlook a hidden asset – working moms. While women make up only 10% of the...

Fatigue from years of physical labor sets in. Noisy chaos frays your nerves. You’ve maxed out your pay scale. You’re struggling to see opportunities for...

Buildings account for nearly 40% of global emissions, putting immense pressure on construction firms to prioritize sustainable and net-zero practices. Cities like New York and...

Bonuses work. When done right. While variable pay plans have tremendous potential to accelerate results and incentivize top talent, without proper structuring and communication, they...

As a recruiter in the trenches, I’ve seen the construction industry’s hiring crisis up close. Project managers are slammed, desperately piecing together teams at the...

You've made it to the final round of interviews with your chosen construction firms. After months of rigorous screening, you've proven yourself again and again....

The COVID-19 pandemic brought construction sites grinding to a halt. Teams accustomed to hands-on collaboration were forced into remote work overnight. Many adapted well during...

When clouds roll in, it’s tempting to hunker down and pray for sun. But storms can also offer firms a chance to fortify foundations and...

Any construction company's reputation hinges on the caliber of its craftsmanship. This applies not only to client projects, but also to the employer brand you...

The threat of being replaced can fill even the most seasoned leaders with dread and self-doubt. As new talent arrives, it's only natural to feel...

Every time we talk to a candidate about your company, and the position you need to fill, we have to be able to articulate why...

Recruiting is a transitory process that can feel uncertain – even when the conditions that surround it are perfect. But as staffing specialists within the...

Project lists are an essential part of applying for new jobs in construction. They can make the difference between securing an interview or not and...

Robotics in construction are on the rise, and new market research shows that the sector is expected to swell in value as contractors look to...

IntroductionU.S. construction companies are entering a transformative era where artificial intelligence (AI) and automation will increasingly augment how projects are planned, built, and managed. A...