4 Tips for Snagging Commercial Construction Jobs in Kansas City
Construction jobs are in high demand in Kansas City. The metro area is growing, and it seems there is a new development project on every block. The construction industry offers plenty of opportunities for career growth into leadership and management positions. A great first step for growth in your construction career is gaining experience in […]
The Best Ways to Find Construction Management Jobs in Kansas City
In Kansas City and throughout the metro area, it feels like every street you turn down has a construction project or new development in the works. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction management jobs are expected to grow eight percent between 2019 and 2029. This statistic is much higher than many other […]
8 Qualities to Look for In a Construction Project Manager
Hiring a construction project manager is no easy task. There are a lot of different characteristics that you want your construction project manager to have. At Austin Nichols, we know that it is tough to find a great leader on a construction site. Here are eight qualities that you should look for when you are […]
Construction Industry Continues to Face Labor Shortage
As more baby boomers head into retirement and fewer entry-level-aged workers enter the field, the construction industry continues to face a labor shortage heading into 2018. The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reported that November 2017 construction employment increased to its highest level since 2008, but this increase has resulted in a smaller group […]
How Contracting Companies Can Find the Best Construction Employees
It isn’t always easy to find quality construction employees, and direct hire and contract recruiting firm Austin Nichols Technical Search in Kansas City understands how difficult the search can be for contracting companies. Fortunately, with 30 years of experience, Austin Nichols has some advice for hiring your next construction employee. Be competitive Do a little […]
Hiring the Right Construction Management Team Will Have a Big Impact on Your Company
Like all the best advice, it is deceptively simple: if you want your company and crews to reach their full potential, you need to have the best construction management team available. This is true whether your firm is big or small, whether you are well-established or just starting up—everyone needs solid hires in management positions. […]
Construction Sector Employment Sees Largest Increase Since December 2008
The United States construction sector, like every industry, has seen its ups and downs, with jobs—and thus employment rates—routinely vacillating in accord with the up- and downswings of the national economy. The good news is that in the past year alone national construction employment rates have seen a 3% growth overall, while between October and […]
Housing Boom in Kansas City Area Driving the Need for Construction Engineers
Today, the Kansas City real estate industry is booming, with the Kansas City Star reporting a 13.6 percent boost in sales between 2014 and 2015 and a 5.6 percent increase in average sale prices over the same period. Moreover, the skyrocketing demand for homes in the Kansas City region has recently given rise to a […]
2015 Outlook Strong for Construction in KC
The New Year always brings the promise of not only a new start but also the hope of good things to come. When it comes to the construction jobs market in Kansas City, the future continues to grow brighter as the area finds steady footing in the economic recovery. Even for those who are not […]