Are you considering a career in plumbing? According to The Balance Careers, plumbers receive a median salary that is generally higher than that of other construction trade workers. This may sound great in theory, but as is with all construction...
Using “Unspoken” Communication Skills to Advance Your Construction Career
When we think of construction workers – builders, carpenters, electricians, masons, plumbers, and welders, just to name a few – we think of physical labor. We think of very specific skillsets. While each job requires a different skillset, one skill...
How to Nail a Construction Job Interview
If you’ve applied for a construction job and have been asked to come in for an interview, congratulations! You’ve already gotten past the first hurdle. As any job candidate would, prospective construction workers should spend some time preparing beforehand, including...
5 Tips for Staying Safe While in Trenches
According to OSHA, excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous jobs in the construction industry. The agency defines excavation as “any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression in the Earth’s surface formed by earth removal. A trench is a...
OSHA’s Top 10 Most Commonly Cited Violations
As a construction worker in New York City, you’re most likely familiar with OSHA’s safety guidelines and recommendations. After all, you’ve probably sat through 30 hours of training – or will need to before Local Law 196’s deadline on December...