Workers in the construction industry face greater physical, emotional, and mental health risks than individuals in other industries. And throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, construction workers, who were deemed essential, faced even greater threats. This Construction Safety Week offers an opportunity...
3 Tips to Improve Time Management on Construction Sites
Time is of the essence in construction. Every construction project manager expects workers to abide by the planned schedule to avoid consequences such as liquidated damages or thousands of dollars in delay costs. It’s easy for workers to become overwhelmed,...
As Hiring Increases, Don’t Overlook the Importance of Skills Training
After a debilitating year, our economy is thankfully beginning to recover. The strengthening economy is resulting in an uptick in available jobs in the construction sector. During the peak of the COVID crisis, the industry lost approximately 1 million jobs...
Spring Is Here – And So Are New Jobs
Spring is here, signaling a pick-up in construction activity across the five boroughs. During the winter months, hazardous weather conditions and a slight uptick in COVID-19 infection rates made performing exterior work difficult. Now that the warmer weather is here,...
3 Reasons Why You Should Attend a Job Fair
Building Skills NY Senior Recruiter Calvin Edwards recently joined Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., for a monthly virtual job recruitment fair. He spoke with participants about the growing number of open construction positions in the five boroughs, as well...