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In an ideal world, we would all hire top notch carpenters, laborers, and other trades people with tons of experience for every single one of our construction job openings. Unfortunately, experience doesn’t develop quickly and training is the key to developing your talent.
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Theft is a big problem on job sites and it’s next to impossible to lock up and secure all of the valuable items on a job site at all times. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), there’s about a billion dollars worth of theft each year in the construction industry alone. ONE BILLION. That’s a lot of money to just be walking off of the job site.
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In honor of Memorial Day yesterday, we’re taking a look at how and why construction companies should hire Veterans to fill their open positions. Last year, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that the construction industry has pledged to hire more than 100,000 veterans to serve in a multitude of different roles.
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Whether you’re looking for a new job or thinking about a career move, it’s always good to know how your prospective job compares to others. Construction companies are getting more comfortable with growing their business again as the market stabilizes, so U.S. News put together their list of best jobs to have in the construction industry.
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Summer is coming and the work on your construction job isn’t going to stop because it’s hot out. So now is the time to start finding some accessories that keep you cool, hydrated, and comfortable so you can stay productive. We’ve compiled a list of places you can find cooling accessories with the construction worker in mind.
Read moreNo construction project is perfect, but some are worse than others. Many of us have had projects that just never seemed to end, with one problem after another. Whether its problems with the construction documents, weather, personnel, or your own mistakes, going through those types of situations make us better at our jobs. Or, at least, make us appreciate when things go right.
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Construction companies require a lot of working capital to take on projects. Many times, the first payment draw isn’t until a month into the project, when tens of thousands of dollars in equipment, materials, and labor have already been spent. Even though the construction industry is clearly on the rebound, it’s still hard for many to qualify for traditional bank loans.
Read moreIt was only a matter of time before someone created a group sharing platform for heavy construction equipment, and EquipmentShare has won the race to market. Back in April we wrote a piece about a Purchasing.com survey that showed heavy equipment rentals were on the rise in the construction industry. One way to capitalize on that trend it to find a way to rent your company’s equipment while it’s just standing idly by.
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The Construction Users Roundtable (CURT) is a professional organization focused on the construction industry and issues related to productivity, cost effectiveness, the promotion of safety. Founded in 2000, CURT offers membership to construction professionals, whether you’re an owner, contractor, association, or young professional. Throughout the year, the organization hosts events featuring presentations from some of the industry’s top professionals.
Read moreSometimes walls aren't straight and corners aren't at 90 degree angles and we’re left scratching our heads trying to figure out exactly how to lay out a frame or rebar. Many times we’re caught in situations that we have never seen before and instead of trial and error (which causes expensive rework), a nice and simple calculator could save a whole lot of time and frustration.
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