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The Art of Negotiating Relocation Expenses: Essential Strategies for Job Seekers
Relocating for a new opportunity in the heavy civil construction industry can be both exciting and intimidating. It often represents a major step forward in your career—but it also comes with big decisions, logistics, and costs. If you’re considering a move for a job, negotiating your relocation package the right way can make all the…
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Why Your Internet Postings Aren’t Yielding the Results That You Expect
In Part I of Why Your Internet Postings Aren’t Yielding the Results You Expect, we discussed LinkedIn’s research showing that only 15% of the workforce is completely satisfied with their current employment and not open to new opportunities. That leaves a massive 85% of the talent pool who are at least willing to consider a…
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Civil Construction Outlook Q1 2025: Confidence Drops Amid Tariffs, Inflation & Political Shifts
Each quarter, we poll civil construction professionals nationwide to get a pulse on industry sentiment. Following an optimistic end to 2024, the results from our Post-Q1 2025 Civil Construction Confidence Poll reveal a shift: confidence is cooling as the industry adjusts to new economic and political realities. Confidence Cools After Political Shift At the end…
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5 Smart Ways to Use a Signing Bonus to Attract and Retain Top Talent in Construction
In today’s highly competitive construction labor market, attracting and retaining top-tier talent is more challenging than ever. Companies are battling for skilled professionals across heavy civil infrastructure, engineering, and project management roles. One of the most effective, yet often underutilized, tools in the recruitment arsenal is the signing bonus. What Is a Signing Bonus? A…
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Top Employee Retention Strategies in Heavy Civil Construction
Employee retention is one of the most pressing challenges facing employers today—especially in industries like construction, engineering, and skilled trades, where demand for top talent is outpacing supply. As competition intensifies, effective employee retention strategies are no longer optional—they’re essential. Why Retention Matters More Than Ever Recruiting top-tier talent is expensive and time-consuming. But losing…
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Why Contingency Search is Killing Your Construction Hiring Mojo
When construction companies need to hire fast—especially for critical roles like project managers, estimators, or division leaders—many default to contingency search. On the surface, it seems like a no-risk solution: recruiters only get paid if they deliver. But here’s the problem… Contingency search often fails to produce the results that construction businesses actually need. In…
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Construction Hiring Guide: Attract & Retain Top Talent
The construction industry is growing—and so is the demand for qualified, skilled workers. Yet, many contractors and construction firms still struggle with attracting and retaining top-tier talent. If you’re finding it harder than ever to fill open positions, you’re not alone. That’s exactly why we developed the Hiring Guide—a resource built specifically to help construction…
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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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Recruitment Audit Checklist: Improve Your Hiring Process
In today’s competitive construction industry, finding and retaining top talent isn’t just about filling positions—it’s about building a strong foundation for your company’s success. But how do you know if your recruitment process is truly effective? That’s where the Recruitment Audit Checklist comes in. This powerful tool helps construction companies assess their hiring strategies, pinpoint…
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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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