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2 Minute Tuesday: Resume vs. LinkedIn — Are Yours Saying the Same Thing?
When you’re on the job hunt, your resume and LinkedIn profile are often the first impression you make on potential employers. And like any first impression, inconsistencies—no matter how small—can cast doubt and raise red flags. If your resume says one thing and your LinkedIn says another, it can create confusion, concern, and in the…
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Rebuilding America’s Foundation: Key Takeaways from the 2025 Infrastructure Report Card
By Taylor Mauer, Founder and Senior Managing Partner at Heavy Civil Resource Consultants The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released its latest Infrastructure Report Card, providing a critical assessment of the nation’s infrastructure. Published in March 2025, the report evaluates 17 infrastructure categories, assigning an overall grade of C-, a modest improvement from…
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End of Q4 2024 Civil Construction Market Confidence Poll Results
As we move into 2025, the latest Q4 2024 Civil Construction Market Confidence Poll reveals a notable increase in optimism across the industry. The survey, conducted among construction professionals on LinkedIn, provides valuable insight into how the sector is adapting to economic and political shifts. Q4 2024 Market Confidence Results The Q4 poll results show…
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Donald Trump and the Construction Industry
The recent presidential election saw Donald Trump defeat Kamala Harris to reclaim the Oval Office. As his administration begins, the heavy civil construction industry is evaluating how Trump’s return might shape infrastructure investment, labor availability, and market trends. Construction Industry Sentiment Post-Election Late Q3 2024 polling revealed cautious optimism within the civil construction sector: 22%…
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End of Q3 2024 Civil Construction Market Confidence Poll Results
Prior to the 2024 Presidential election, we conducted our End-of-Q3 Civil Construction Market Confidence Poll. Let’s take a look at the results and compare them to the previous quarter and the poll we ran this time last year. Watch: After Q2, What is Your Outlook on the Civil Construction Market? Hi, I’m Taylor Maurer, Founder…
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2 Minute Tuesday | Are You Sabotaging Your Career? The Hidden Risks of Using Job Offers to Negotiate Salary
Hi, I’m Taylor Mauer, Founder and Senior Managing Partner at Heavy Civil Resource Consultants. Today, I want to dive into a topic that’s important but often misunderstood: Why you should never use an offer from another company to leverage a higher salary from your current employer. Now, before you even think about looking at other…
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2 Minute Tuesday | Mastering Remote Interviews: Essential Tips for Telephone and Video Success
Telephone interviews have been common for since shortly after Thomas Edison invented the telephone. Now many interviewers prefer a video interview over a phone interview as a more interactive way to engage candidates at the beginning of the interview process. Let’s explore some best practices for conducting telephone and video interviews. Hi, I’m Taylor Mauer,…
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After Q2, What is Your Outlook on the Civil Construction Market?
We recently conducted a poll to gauge the outlook of construction executives for the civil construction market over the next 12 months. The results reveal a mixed bag of expectations and sentiments, reflecting the complex factors influencing the sector today. Here is a detailed breakdown of the findings and an analysis of what they might…
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2 Minute Tuesday | 10 Things That You Should Consider Before Making a Career Move Part 10
Hi, I’m Taylor Mauer, Founder and Senior Managing Partner at Heavy Civil Resource Consultants, back with another two-minute Tuesday tip of the week. This week is our 10th video in our “Ten Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Trade in Your Current Employer for a New One” series. Last time, we explored the question: “What,…
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2 Minute Tuesday | 10 Things That You Should Consider Before Making a Career Move Part 9
Hi, I’m Taylor Mauer, Founder and Senior Managing Partner at Heavy Civil Resource Consultants, back with another two-minute Tuesday tip of the week. This week is our 9th video in our “Ten Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Trade in Your Current Employer for a New One” series. Last time, we discussed the importance of…
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