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Construction Careers: Opportunities and Challenges

The construction industry is far more than just bricks and mortar; it’s a gateway to fulfilling, dynamic construction careers. With a landscape that constantly evolves, it offers unparalleled growth, job security, and the chance to make a lasting impact on the world. The industry is a dynamic field that offers a range of construction careers, …

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Safety First: Top 5 OSHA Safety Practices for Construction Sites

Construction sites can be dangerous places to work and safety must be taken seriously. To ensure workers’ safety, employers must follow OSHA safety guidelines and implement proper procedures on construction sites. This includes providing training for construction workers, as well as conducting regular inspections to identify potential hazards. In this guide, we’ll highlight specific OSHA …

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Navigating the Skills Shortage: Effective Strategies for Construction Staffing

In an era marked by rapidly growing construction projects and ever-expanding infrastructure demands, the construction industry finds itself facing a critical challenge: a significant shortage of skilled labor. As the demand for construction services continues to surge, the scarcity of experienced and qualified personnel poses a substantial impediment to the industry’s growth and progress. The …

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ROI Spotlight: CT CON Group (Derek Tomes, Kevin Walsh)

It was an absolute pleasure to interview ROI’s Regional Manager Kevin Walsh and newly appointed Division Manager, Derek Tomes, of the Construction division at the Wethersfield, CT office. Kevin emphasized the ‘ROI difference,’ a concept that merges a high degree of personalization with a keen understanding of clients’ and candidates’ unique needs and potentials. We …

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LEADERSHIP: HOW TO BUILD AN IDEAL SAFETY CULTURE

Safety at work is about more than just avoiding lawsuits. The idea of fostering a “safety culture” at work has shifted to the forefront of the safety industry, and it is now a priority for many environmental, health, and safety (EHS) professionals. Steve Roberts, PhD, a senior partner at Safety Performance Solutions, recently discussed in …

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Women in Trades Positions

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 …

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Upskilling and Reskilling in Construction and Trades: A Guide for Employers

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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The Crucial Role of Project Management in Successful Construction Projects

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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CONSTRUCTION SAFETY TIPS in 2022

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 …

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