Posts Tagged ‘construction leadership’
The Costly Mistake of Bringing a Hard-Bid Mentality to Hiring
In construction, the hard bid is everywhere. Especially on publicly funded projects, the lowest price usually wins the job. That’s just the way the system works. But here’s the problem: too many companies bring that same “lowest price wins” mentality into their hiring process. And when it comes to people, that approach doesn’t just backfire—it…
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Attrition in the U.S. Construction Industry: Challenges and Solutions
The U.S. construction industry is grappling with increasing workforce attrition, which poses significant threats to project schedules, productivity, and long-term growth. Understanding the root causes of attrition—and how to respond—is essential to ensuring a sustainable construction workforce. Current Workforce Shortages In 2024, the U.S. construction industry required an additional 501,000 workers on top of normal…
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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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Build Your Future: Discover the Surprising Benefits of Choosing a Career in Construction!
If you’ve chosen to work in construction—especially heavy civil—you probably already know the job comes with demanding hours. While a 40-hour workweek might be the baseline on paper, it’s not unusual for construction managers to work 60 to 80 hours a week during peak seasons, tight deadlines, or emergencies. This is particularly true in heavy…
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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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2 Minute Tuesday | Essential Strategies for Healthy Living in Heavy Civil Construction
The heavy civil construction industry is fast-paced, physically demanding, and often comes with long hours and tight deadlines. For project superintendents, project engineers, and other construction professionals, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can feel like a challenge. However, prioritizing self-care and wellness is essential for long-term well-being, productivity, and career longevity. As an individual, it’s ultimately…
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The Contribution of Millennials to the Construction Industry
Employment of construction managers is projected to grow ten percent over the next ten years, faster than the average for all occupations. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in 2019, the U.S. construction industry added approximately 12,000 jobs a month. Yet while the last of the baby boom generation has entered the 55 years…
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