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How to Manage High Achievers
The Contractor's Business Coach
If you keep high achievers focused on the win-win they will produce the win-win
February 4, 2015
You must treat the high achiever differently than the rest of your staff. You need to create growth opportunities for them. You need to give them the assignments they want.
Construction Toolbox
How the Industry Can Recruit and Train the Next Generation of Construction Workers
AGC is encouragingr federal, state and local officials - and contractors - to help reinvigorate the pipeline of skilled workers
January 28, 2015
One suggestion the Associated General Contractors of America has proposed to help develop the next generation of skilled workers is offering community college career and technical programs to high school students for free.
Business
Worker Shortage Delays Nevada Ethanol Plant Completion
Main construction contractor Fagen Inc. reportedly having difficulty finding enough skilled workers for jobs such as pipefitting and millwork
January 14, 2015
Seal Coating
Time is on the Side of Len Riegler Blacktop
Through efficient scheduling alone, Len Riegler Blacktop, now in their 60th year, improves profit and their bottom line.
January 14, 2015
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Apps
App of the Week: Snagajob for Employers
Snagajob for Employers mobile app is a new way to post hourly positions, find qualified applicants and connect with applicants to schedule interviews
January 6, 2015
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Business
Why – and How – to Attract the Best Employees
Florida’s All County Paving structures salary & benefits to find and keep the best workers
January 1, 2015
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Business Services
Motivate Employees with Incentive Compensation Programs
Construction Business Coaching
Results of incentive compensation programs are based on how the program is designed, implemented and managed
December 17, 2014
By setting the exact results you want your employees to achieve and measuring results, you can design an incentive compensation program that will reap rewards.
Business
Sacramento Kings' Arena Construction Recruiting Low-Income Workers
Kings’ Priority Apprenticeship Program will focus on recruiting and training at least 70 workers from around the city to help build the $477 million project at Downtown Plaz
December 11, 2014
Business Services
It Takes a Team To Build a Business
The Contractor's Business Coach
A team of diverse skills and communication styles will be much more productive than one that is made up of the same type of people
December 3, 2014
It takes multiple people performing the everyday business tasks in order for your business to have work to put in and to get the work in.
Apps
App of the Week: Mobile Crew Reporting
Logical Engine
Comprehensive reporting with the Mobile Crew Reporting app allows you to track labor, materials, equipment, project status, safety incidents and more with any smart device
November 25, 2014
Use the Mobile Crew Reporting app to complete end of day reporting of project progress, material used and hours worked by each crew member for seamless interface to a centralized payroll system.
Personnel Management
Why It's Important to Measure Employee Performance
The Contractor's Business Coach
Use a five-point scale to measure the performance of each position and employee in your company to help you build a high performance business
November 5, 2014
Use a five-point scale to help measure employee performance with 1 meaning frequent failure, 3 as average and acceptable performance, and 5 meaning near perfect performance.
Business Services
Chicago Contractors Must Pay Employees $13 an Hour Minimum Wage
Following an executive order from Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Chicago Housing Authority will now require all contractors and subcontractors pay their employees at least $13 an hour
October 28, 2014
Business Services
Construction Industry Losing Workers to Oil Companies
Home builders in oil boom states like North Dakota, Texas and Colorado are seeing their workers being poached by oil companies offering big bonuses and incentives
October 23, 2014
Business Services
Preparing the Next Generation of Skilled Construction Workers: A Workforce Development Plan for the 21st Century
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
AGC outlined measures officials should adopt to expand secondary-school career and technical education and post-secondary training opportunities to attract more people to construction jobs
October 22, 2014
Business Services
How to Finish Projects Faster
Construction Business Coaching
Try games, bonuses and incentives to entice crews to work faster and keep work exciting and competitive
October 15, 2014
Get your team focused on what you need to happen to make money. Post the schedule completion dates for all to see and offer some incentives to beat the schedule.
Business Services
Construction Industry Wages Increased in Q3 2014
Construction showed the second strongest growth number among industries tracked in the ADP Workforce Vitality Index, which represents the total real wages paid to the US private sector workforce
October 14, 2014
For construction workers who remained with their existing employers over the quarter, wages increased by 0.6% from the second quarter to the third, the report said.
Construction Technology
2020 Mobile Tablet with Driver Behavior and Feedback Tools
Zonar Systems Inc.
October 8, 2014
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Construction Technology
Video: How a Field Tech Uses Xora StreetSmart Mobile App
Xora's flagship product is a suite of configurable mobile apps and a web-based management application that helps mobile businesses and their field employees turn any mobile device into a powerful productivity tool
October 7, 2014
Video: How a Field Tech Uses Xora StreetSmart Mobile App
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