How to Attract Younger Talent to your Construction Firm
With an aging population aggravating the labor shortage, construction firms must change tactics to attract younger employees.
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Remodeling Growth Remains Strong Through 2022
Despite labor shortages in the industry, the remodeling sector is set for growth through 2022, says Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA).
Using Facebook to Get New Construction Customers
Facebook can help potential customers to find you and get to know you. It helps establish your brand and gives you access to a very large, captive audience.
Reduce Runs to the Hardware Store and Save Time and Money
Is everyone sitting around waiting because you ran out of nails? When employees leave the jobsite to pick up materials, you have a double loss with transport costs and time. Studies show that these costs can take up as much as 2-4% of the project’s profits for most small to medium construction companies. But with a better system and planning, you can vastly reduce lumberyard runs and improve your efficiency and your bottom line
At 83%, Job Satisfaction in the Trades Remains High
Angi’s second annual Skill Trades in America report shows that those with careers in the trades enjoy greater job satisfaction.
OSHA’s Heat Standard Protects Workers from Heat-Related Illnesses
Thousands of construction workers fall ill due to excessive heat exposure on jobsites every summer.
5 Ways to Attract Employees During a Labor Shortage
If a lack of skilled labor is holding you back, there are some ways you can reach out and entice potential workers.
How to Manage your Online Reputation
Managing your online reputation is, in part, about damage control but it is also about marketing through word-of-mouth recommendations.
Improve Maintenance of Your Deep Cycle Batteries
Deep cycle batteries are expensive and, while a necessary cost, they need to be properly maintained in order to last for their full life cycle.
Keeping Workers Safe During Summer Heat
With temperatures soaring, workers on jobsites are more prone to exhaustion, heatstroke and other illnesses caused by heat and dehydration.