According to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women make up only 9.9% of the construction industry workforce, and even less in other trades positions such as electricians, plumbers, and mechanics. These figures show the significant underrepresentation of women in trades positions in the US. However, over the years, women have been breaking barriers …
The construction industry stands at the threshold of transformation. A Bureau of Labor Statistics report reveals that construction sector employment surged 5% between 2019 and 2022. As demand for skilled workers rises, the ever-evolving construction trades present an environment of new tools, technologies, and methods. Staying competitive requires companies to adopt a proactive approach to …
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Project Management has become an indispensable aspect of contemporary business practices across various industries. Still, perhaps nowhere is its value more apparent than in the construction sector. Without an effective PM, it is an uphill task to ensure the successful completion of projects within the predetermined parameters of time, quality, and cost. In this blog, …
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The construction industry has been in a state of flux over the last few years. With the rise of new technologies, new methods of construction, and the uncertainty stemming from inflation, there are many changes on the horizon in the construction industry. Some changes are occurring at a faster rate than others, but all have …
Construction Safety Week was started in 2014 when 40 national and global construction firms joined forces with one goal: to inspire everyone in the industry to be leaders in safety (Construction Safety Week). Today, Resource Options joins with more than 70 national and global construction firms to continue striving for this goal. In honor of Construction Safety …
It takes a fresh strategy to hire the next generation of construction workers. Workforce needs in the construction industry are more diverse than ever. Younger generations do not communicate the same way as Generation X or Baby Boomers. The newest generations have grown up with the internet as their main source of connectivity. Businesses find …
Today more employers are adopting video conferencing software platforms to conduct job interviews when challenging circumstances won’t allow for an in-person interview. Virtual interviews are a cost-effective approach for companies to swiftly evaluate prospects and recruit top talent from around the country, even around the world. Since the pandemic, video interviews have become the norm, …
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After submitting your resume online, where did it go? Who reviews them? Will you get an interview? Will you get a response at all? Whether you are applying to become a Project Manager or any type of Executive position, the application process is frustrating. You have no control in the application process. What if you …
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The demand for skilled workers continues to rise in 2022. Hiring firms such as Resource Options, Inc. (ROI) helps candidates working in the construction industry find great employers. With the increase in demand for labor, are hiring managers in construction expecting to receive resumes? Cover letters? We talked with Jeff Bryant, Vice President at ROI to better …
Resource Options, Inc. is very excited to have had an opportunity to interview 15 of the women at ROI for women in construction spotlight. Women in Construction Week is March 7-13, 2021. This week raises awareness of the opportunities available for women in the construction industry and to emphasize the growing role of women in …
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