Trade Versus College?
The emphasis on standardized tests and college admission in high schools have created a critical shortage in qualified tradespeople. Less students are choosing to attend [...]
Common Thinking and Lifestyle Patterns Shared by Successful Professionals
Many successful business owners and professionals do certain things differently than the rest of the population. In particular, the way successful individuals think is what [...]
How to be a Effective Leader on the Job Site
When you think of an active construction job site, what are the first images that come to mind? In a perfect world, the project site [...]
The Benefits of Using Drones in Construction
Many industries such as mining, oil, agriculture and mapping have adopted the use of drones, which are unmanned aerial vehicles, to help efficiently complete tasks. [...]
Benefits that Tomorrow’s Talent are Looking For
With the unemployment rate at an all-time low and the economy doing so well, businesses are finding themselves in the position of having to stay [...]
Employment Brand – Why it is Important
If you ask anyone what it is like to work for a high-profile company such as Google, Facebook or Apple, you’ll probably get responses such [...]
Home Construction Boom Benefits Manufacturers and Consumers Alike
The Commerce Department reported an 11 year high this May in housing starts which, despite thirty year mortgage rates increasing, puts manufacturers on solid ground. [...]
Anger Management Strategies to Use in the Office
Your daily office life can be stressful and our emotions can get the best of us. There are many stressors in the workplace - unpleasant [...]
Employer Feedback in the Construction Industry
While the construction industry continues to grow and hiring managers and construction employers continue to advance in normal business activities, there is still one area [...]
Answering the Dreaded Interview Question
For many construction workers, the interview is often very intimating, and when asked the question, tell me about yourself, there is often silence. Answering this [...]