While growth in construction stalled in April, growth was back up in May. This suggests construction employment has already started to recover. With this in mind, it is important for construction firms to continue to interview and hire new talent, maintain their brand, and keep working on delivering a great candidate experience.READ MORE
New Report Reveals Heavy Civil Construction Less impacted by Covid-19 than Commercial Construction
Heavy civil construction is deemed essential to our economy and has continued in many jurisdictions throughout the economic shutdown. However, data from The Civil Quarterly (TCQ), a new publication from Dodge Data & Analytics launched today, reveals contractors in this sector are facing supply chain issues and other challenges in keeping jobsites going.READ MORE
Growth Predicted in Construction Industry Operational restrictions, disrupted supply chains, and job losses are just a few of the obstacles that construction leadership will have to overcome due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although something like this might be able to temporarily slow the industry down in certain regions, many experts are also predicting that the market should rebound quickly and come out even stronger than it was before. READ MORE
Tech Startup Competition Seeks Solutions to Jobsite Problems Construction tech startups are invited to earn a platform for showcasing their products by taking part in a global competition.TheConstruction Startup Competition 2020is looking for what organizers call “the missing piece” in the construction technology landscape. READ MORE
Hiring and Leadership Wisdom from Jack Welch If you’re wondering what it takes to transform a small construction company into a multinational corporation there’s no better story than that of Jack Welch. Commonly referred to as the greatest leader of his era, Welch was an influential executive and CEO of General Electric for 20 years starting in 1981. Here are some essential nuggets of hiring and leadership wisdom from Jack Welch that can inspire construction managers of today.READ MORE
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