Resources for Hiring Managers

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Construction Industry PTO: Why Employees Aren’t Using It and How Leaders Can Fix It

By Taylor Maurer | Dec 5, 2025
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flexible hiring strategies AEC industry

What You Want vs. What You Get: Flexible Hiring Strategies AEC Industry

By Taylor Maurer | Nov 19, 2025
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Fix Your Construction Recruitment Marketing Message

Fix Your Construction Recruitment Marketing Message

By Taylor Maurer | Jun 6, 2025
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Attrition in the Construction Industry

Attrition in the U.S. Construction Industry: Challenges and Solutions

By Taylor Maurer | May 15, 2025
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DBE Funding Cuts A Turning Point for Minority Contractors

DBE Funding Cuts: A Turning Point for Minority Contractors?

By Taylor Maurer | May 9, 2025
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Choosing a Career in Construction Here’s Why It Pays Off

Build Your Future: Discover the Surprising Benefits of Choosing a Career in Construction!

By Taylor Maurer | Apr 9, 2025
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Mastering the Basics Lessons From My Seven-Year-Old and Emerging Leaders

Mastering the Basics: Lessons From My Seven-Year-Old and Emerging Leaders

By Taylor Maurer | Feb 28, 2025
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Are Talent Acquisition Costs an Investment or an Expense?

Are Talent Acquisition Costs an Investment or an Expense?

By Taylor Maurer | Dec 12, 2024
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definition of pto

What is Paid Time Off (PTO) for Construction Professionals

By Taylor Maurer | Dec 9, 2024
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employment value proposition

The Power of a Strong Employment Value Proposition

By Taylor Maurer | Nov 29, 2024
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Agency for Construction

Choosing the Right Agency for Construction Recruitment

By Taylor Maurer | Nov 29, 2024
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How to Choose the Right Construction Hiring Agency

By Taylor Maurer | Nov 26, 2024
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Construction Staffing Agency

Choosing the Right Construction Staffing Agency

By Taylor Maurer | Nov 25, 2024
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construction employment agencies

Construction Employment Agencies: Guide and Tips

By Taylor Maurer | Nov 22, 2024
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paid time off

Paid Time Off in the Construction Industry: A Complex Challenge

By Taylor Maurer | Sep 9, 2024
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Setting and Meeting Expectations in Construction Recruitment

Setting and Meeting Expectations in Civil Engineering Recruitment: Enhancing the Candidate Experience

By Taylor Maurer | Aug 30, 2024
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Degreed Construction Professionals Being Paid Less than Laborers

Degreed Construction Professionals Being Paid Less than Laborers

By Taylor Maurer | Jun 26, 2024
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The Changing Landscape of Retirement in the Construction Industry

The Changing Landscape of Retirement in the Construction Industry

By Taylor Maurer | Jun 17, 2024
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Overcoming Talent Acquisition Hurdles in Hiring Construction Professionals

Overcoming Talent Acquisition Hurdles in Hiring Construction Professionals

By Taylor Maurer | Jun 10, 2024
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What is Your Biggest Constraint for Revenue Growth?

Poll Results: What is Your Biggest Constraint for Revenue Growth?

By Taylor Maurer | Apr 11, 2024
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Are Construction professionals Compensated fairly Poll

Poll Results: The Truth About Compensation in the Construction Industry

By Taylor Maurer | Mar 26, 2024
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The Power of Management and Leadership Programs in Construction

The Power of Management and Leadership Programs in Construction

By Taylor Maurer | Jan 29, 2024
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What brand of work truck do you prefer?

Poll Results: What Brand of Work Truck Do You Prefer?

By Taylor Maurer | Nov 15, 2023
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From the Trail to the Bridge: How My Thru-Hike of the Appalachian Trail Ignited My Passion for Bridge Construction

By Taylor Maurer | Oct 11, 2023
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What to Do If You Cannot Meet a Candidate’s Salary Expectations

Overcoming Salary Expectation Challenges – Your Guide to Securing Top Talent

By Taylor Maurer | Sep 29, 2023
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The Contribution of Millennials to the Construction Industry

The Contribution of Millennials to the Construction Industry

By Taylor Maurer | Jun 8, 2023
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Poll Result Banner in Blue Color

Poll Results: The Outlook for 2023

By Taylor Maurer | Dec 16, 2022
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Heavy Civil Resource Consultants

Which is Better, an MBA or a PE?

By Taylor Maurer | Jul 28, 2021
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10 Tips for Staying Healthy in a High-Stress Job

By Taylor Maurer | Jul 28, 2021
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Heavy Civil Resource Consultants

Ways to Improve Your Work-Life Balance

By Taylor Maurer | Mar 25, 2021
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Heavy Civil Resource Consultants

Surviving the Recession as a Civil Contractor

By Taylor Maurer | Jan 5, 2021
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A man fishing on the sea

The One That Got Away: Onboarding Strategies to Curb Counteroffers

By Taylor Maurer | Nov 2, 2020
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A text that says Mentorships for the win!  

Mentorships for the Win!

By Taylor Maurer | Nov 2, 2020
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Heavy Civil Resource Consultants

Gambling on Candidate Relocations: How to Win the Hand

By Taylor Maurer | Nov 2, 2020
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Heavy Civil Resource Consultants

Does Higher Unemployment Increase Access to Great Candidates?

By Taylor Maurer | Nov 2, 2020
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Heavy Civil Resource Consultants

Best Practices in Onboarding and Retention

By Taylor Maurer | Nov 2, 2020
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Heavy Civil Resource Consultants

The War for Talent: Compelling Reasons to Make a Compelling Offer

By Taylor Maurer | Sep 9, 2020
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Heavy Civil Resource Consultants

How To Find The Best Talent Acquisition Partner

By Taylor Maurer | Jul 20, 2020
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Heavy Civil Resource Consultants

How To Attract and Successfully Onboard the Best Estimators

By Taylor Maurer | Jun 11, 2019
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5 Tips for Hiring Managers: Ensure a Successful Interview Process

By Taylor Maurer | Oct 9, 2018
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Heavy Civil Resource Consultants

The Problem With Internet Job Postings & Marketing

By Taylor Maurer | Mar 21, 2018
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Videos

heavy civil construction market outlook 2026

Heavy Civil Construction Market Outlook 2026: Confidence, Caution, and What Comes Next

By Taylor Maurer | Feb 10, 2026
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Why Your Internal Recruiting System is Broken and How to Fix It

By Taylor Maurer | Feb 5, 2026
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Construction recruitment marketing strategy

Discover the Secret Sauce: Why Recruitment Marketing Collateral Transforms Hiring!

By Taylor Maurer | Jan 16, 2026
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deliver feedback in construction

How to Deliver Feedback in Construction to Drive Growth and Strengthen Teams

By Taylor Maurer | Dec 18, 2025
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construction workforce engagement survey

How a Construction Workforce Engagement Survey Can Transform Retention and Company Culture

By Taylor Maurer | Dec 5, 2025
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Discover why candidate ghosting in construction happens and how better communication can improve hiring outcomes for your company.

Ghosting Goes Both Ways: Why Construction Companies Must Fix Their Hiring Proces s

By Taylor Maurer | Nov 26, 2025
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The Crucial Importance of Developing an End of Year Hiring Plan for Your Construction Business

The Crucial Importance of Developing an End of Year Hiring Plan for Your Construction or Engineering Business

By Taylor Maurer | Nov 12, 2025
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5 Crucial Elements of an Uniform Hiring Message

5 Essentials of a Strong Hiring Message in the Heavy Civil Construction Industry

By Taylor Maurer | Nov 7, 2025
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Construction Hiring Strategies: 6 Proven Ways to Boost Candidate Engagement by 500%

By Taylor Maurer | Nov 3, 2025
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Avoid Costly Errors 4 Mistakes

Top 4 Hiring Mistakes in Construction (and How to Avoid Them)

By Taylor Maurer | Oct 29, 2025
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Q3 2025 Poll results

Q3 2025 Civil Construction Confidence Dips Amid Tariffs, Shutdown & Global Tensions

By Taylor Maurer | Oct 28, 2025
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It's Me, Not You

Is Your Recruiter Really the Problem? Or Is It Your Company’s Hiring Strategy?

By Taylor Maurer | Oct 7, 2025
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Hard Bid Mentality

The Costly Mistake of Bringing a Hard-Bid Mentality to Hiring

By Taylor Maurer | Sep 24, 2025
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Mastering Time Proven Techniques to Boost Productivity in Civil Construction Careers

2 Minute Tuesday | Mastering Time Management to Boost Productivity in Civil Construction

By Taylor Maurer | Sep 10, 2025
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12 Ways to Build a Strong Construction Employer Brand

Construction Employer Brand: How to Attract Top Talent

By Taylor Maurer | Jul 2, 2025
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Why Compelling Construction Job Offers Matter More Than Ever

Why Compelling Construction Job Offers Matter More Than Ever

By Taylor Maurer | Jul 2, 2025
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Effective Reference Checks: How to Conduct Them for Better Hiring Decisions

Effective Reference Checks: How to Conduct Them for Better Hiring Decisions

By Taylor Maurer | Jul 2, 2025
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Online employment brand

Why Your Online Employment Brand Matters

By Taylor Maurer | Jun 16, 2025
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5 Low Cost Construction Recruitment Marketing Ideas That Actually Work

5 Low Cost Construction Recruitment Marketing Tips

By Taylor Maurer | Jun 6, 2025
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Why Construction Workers Quit Top 4 Frustrations

Why Construction Workers Quit: Top 4 Frustrations

By Taylor Maurer | May 16, 2025
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Why Your Internet Postings Aren’t Yielding the Results That You Expect

Why Your Internet Postings Aren’t Yielding the Results That You Expect

By Taylor Maurer | May 1, 2025
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Q1 2025 Poll Results

Civil Construction Outlook Q1 2025: Confidence Drops Amid Tariffs, Inflation & Political Shifts

By Taylor Maurer | Apr 28, 2025
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5 Smart Ways to Use a Signing Bonus to Attract and Retain Top Talent in Construction

5 Smart Ways to Use a Signing Bonus to Attract and Retain Top Talent in Construction

By Taylor Maurer | Apr 11, 2025
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Top Employee Retention Strategies in Heavy Civil Construction

Top Employee Retention Strategies in Heavy Civil Construction

By Taylor Maurer | Apr 11, 2025
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Why Contingency Search is Killing Your Construction Hiring Mojo

Why Contingency Search is Killing Your Construction Hiring Mojo

By Taylor Maurer | Apr 11, 2025
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Free Construction Hiring Guide

Construction Hiring Guide: Attract & Retain Top Talent

By Taylor Maurer | Apr 10, 2025
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Recruitment Audit Checklist

Recruitment Audit Checklist: Improve Your Hiring Process

By Taylor Maurer | Apr 3, 2025
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ASCE's 2025 Infrastructure Report Card

Rebuilding America’s Foundation: Key Takeaways from the 2025 Infrastructure Report Card

By Taylor Maurer | Mar 31, 2025
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Q4 2024 Poll Results

End of Q4 2024 Civil Construction Market Confidence Poll Results 

By Taylor Maurer | Feb 12, 2025
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Donald Trump and the Construction Industry

Donald Trump and the Construction Industry

By Taylor Maurer | Nov 18, 2024
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Civil Construction Market

End of Q3 2024 Civil Construction Market Confidence Poll Results 

By Taylor Maurer | Nov 14, 2024
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Employee Referral Program Guide

How to Setup Your Company’s Employee Referral Program

By Taylor Maurer | Aug 28, 2024
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Why Off-Shore Recruitment Firms Could Be Risky

Why Off-Shore Recruitment Firms Could Be Risky

By Taylor Maurer | Aug 27, 2024
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Q2 2024 Poll Results

After Q2, What is Your Outlook on the Civil Construction Market?

By Taylor Maurer | Jul 25, 2024
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Top 5 Mistakes You Will Make in Trying to Acquire

Top 5 Mistakes You Will Make in Trying to Acquire Top Construction Talent

By Taylor Maurer | Jun 10, 2024
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What is your political orientation

Understanding Political Orientations in the Heavy Civil Construction Industry

By Jeff Meneses | Jun 6, 2024
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Number 1 Failure Point of Construction Recruitment

Number 1 Failure Point of Construction Recruitment

By Taylor Maurer | May 10, 2024
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Q1 2024 Poll Results

After Q1, What is Your Outlook on the Civil Construction Market?

By Taylor Maurer | Apr 30, 2024
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Q4 2023 Poll results

Quarterly Poll Results: Insights into the Confidence of the Civil Construction Market

By Taylor Maurer | Feb 6, 2024
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4 Easy Steps to Launch a Leadership Program in Your Construction Company

4 Easy Steps to Launch a Leadership Program in Your Construction Company

By Taylor Maurer | Jan 29, 2024
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Revealing the Truth Behind Working in the Construc

The Unfiltered Reality: Revealing the Truth Behind Working in the Construction Industry

By Taylor Maurer | Nov 15, 2023
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How Cultivating an Employee Retention Culture

Unlocking Success: How Cultivating an Employee Retention Culture Attracts Top Tier Talent in the Construction Industry

By Taylor Maurer | Nov 13, 2023
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Q3 Poll Results

End of Q3 Poll Results: Confidence in the Civil Construction Market

By Taylor Maurer | Oct 24, 2023
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Building a Better Balance: Transforming Construction Companies with Work-Life Initiatives

By Taylor Maurer | Sep 9, 2023
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Poll Results – What is Your Outlook After Q2 for the Construction Market for the Rest of 2023?

By Taylor Maurer | Sep 2, 2023
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Poll Results – Reasonable Salary Increases for Great Candidates

By Taylor Maurer | Aug 8, 2023
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What is your Outlook After Q1 poster

Poll Results – What is your Outlook After Q1 for the Construction Market for the Rest of 2023?

By Taylor Maurer | Jun 4, 2023
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TCB 5: How to Catch Candidates at the Right Time

By Taylor Maurer | Feb 23, 2021
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TCB 4: Why Your Hiring Message Fails

By Taylor Maurer | Feb 23, 2021
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TCB 3: Where are your Qualified Candidates?

By Taylor Maurer | Feb 23, 2021
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TCB 2: Why Internet Job Postings Don’t Work

By Taylor Maurer | Feb 23, 2021
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TCB 1: What’s the Cost of an Open Position?

By Taylor Maurer | Feb 23, 2021
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Employer Branding and Employee Value Proposition

By Taylor Maurer | Sep 9, 2020
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Talent Capture Blueprint

Talent Capture Blueprint

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Market Mapping Audit

Market Mapping Audit

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Employer Branding & EVP Assessment

Employer Branding & EVP Assessment

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Talent Capture Scorecard

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Compensation Comparison Template

New Compensation Comparison Template

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Free Recruitment Internal Audit Checklist

Free Hiring Audit Checklist

Free Hiring Audit Checklist

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Launch a Leadership Program

Launch a Leadership Program in Your Construction Company

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8 Tips to Boost Productivity for Construction Managers

8 Tips to Boost Productivity for Construction Managers

12 Critical Elements of Your Construction Employer Brand

12 Critical Elements of Your Construction Employer Brand

Sample Offer Letter

Sample Offer Letter

Recruitment Marketing Collateral

Recruitment Marketing Collateral