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Setting and Meeting Expectations in Civil Engineering Recruitment: Enhancing the Candidate Experience
In the heavy civil construction industry, recruiting skilled professionals is essential for the successful completion of complex projects. To attract top-tier talent for civil engineering jobs, it’s crucial to create a transparent and positive recruitment process. The way candidates experience this process can significantly influence their perception of a company, making it important to set…
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Degreed Construction Professionals Being Paid Less than Laborers
In the dynamic world of construction, the debate about fair compensation is always a hot topic, to the extent that we’ve heard complaining by degreed professionals about being paid less than their labor counterparts. We at HCRC conducted a poll asking, “Is it fair that entry-level degreed construction/engineering employees can be paid less than field…
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The Changing Landscape of Retirement in the Construction Industry
At the time of writing this, in 2024, a record amount of baby boomers are crossing the “65” line, the old traditional date of retirement. Crossing this line, especially since it’s only arbitrarily relevant at this point, seems a poignant time to review retirement trends as they pertain to the construction industry. As the country…
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Overcoming Talent Acquisition Hurdles in Hiring Construction Professionals
In today’s competitive market, the demand for experienced construction estimators is on the rise, posing unique challenges for companies in talent acquisition. As companies strive to attract and retain top construction estimator talent, they must address three key hurdles in the hiring process. HCRC, a leader in retained construction recruitment and C-Level Search, provides strategies…
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Poll Results: What is Your Biggest Constraint for Revenue Growth?
In a recent survey conducted among 54 construction company owners and executives, we sought to identify the primary constraints impeding revenue growth in the heavy construction industry. The responses highlighted a critical challenge facing the sector: the scarcity of qualified candidates. Key Findings: Lack of Qualified Candidates (76%): The overwhelming majority of respondents indicated…
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Poll Results: The Truth About Compensation in the Construction Industry
Compensation is a critical factor that significantly impacts the satisfaction and retention of employees across various industries. In the construction sector, where skilled professionals are in high demand, the issue of fair compensation has been a topic of great importance. Recently, we conducted a poll to gain insights into how construction professionals perceive their compensation…
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The Power of Management and Leadership Programs in Construction
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of heavy civil construction, effective management and leadership are crucial for success. A strong management style can make all the difference in driving growth, maximizing efficiency, and fostering a positive work environment. However, these skills are not always innate and can often be challenging to develop solely through on-the-job…
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Poll Results: What Brand of Work Truck Do You Prefer?
In the fast-paced world of work trucks, loyalty to a particular brand often runs deep. From the reliability of Ford to the rugged durability of Chevy and the sleek innovation of Toyota, each brand has its own legion of dedicated followers. We recently conducted a poll to gauge the pulse of preferences among hardworking professionals,…
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From the Trail to the Bridge: How My Thru-Hike of the Appalachian Trail Ignited My Passion for Bridge Construction
In 1998, fresh out of college with a biology degree in hand, I found myself in that common post-graduation predicament: having a degree but not a clear idea of what I wanted to do with it. During my time in college in western North Carolina, I stumbled upon the Appalachian Trail, a world-renowned hiking trail…
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Overcoming Salary Expectation Challenges – Your Guide to Securing Top Talent
Introduction In today’s job market, recruiters and employers often find themselves facing a challenging dilemma: they’ve identified the perfect candidate for a job opening, but the candidate’s salary expectations exceed the allocated budget. This situation is increasingly common, given the dynamics of a rapidly changing labor market influenced by factors such as the unemployment rate…
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