Hiring Veterans

By Josh White Of the 18.2 million veterans currently residing in the U.S., around 621,000 receive disability insurance or pension payments. Sadly, veterans with disabilities...

Successful Recruiting

By Christine Corelli There is much to learn from those who lead the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard when it comes...

Special Inspections

By Tommy Faulkner  Special inspections originated in response to public safety concerns over a series of catastrophic structural failures in the late 1970s and early...

Pandemic-era Marketing

With a changing landscape throughout the construction industry, one thing remains the same—life may slow down, but construction remains strong. We are at a...

Stop Toolbox Talk Burnout

By Ruthann Ellis Holding regular Toolbox Talks is an effective way to reinforce the focus on safety for workers. At Ceco Concrete Construction, our crew...

It’s a Wo(Man)’s World, Too

By Karli Langner  Now, 100 years after women gained voting rights in the U.S., women are participating in the workforce at nearly the highest level...

WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION: Digital Shift

How do you see digital transformation enhancing the career path for women in construction? I see the acceleration of digital transformation enhancing career opportunities for...

WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION: Wise Words

Every October, MCS honors the remarkable women in construction and their words of wisdom to other women seeking a career in the male-dominated industry....

2021 Trends

By Michael A. Bordes  With decades of experience in the construction industry, I’ve picked up a thing or two about the industry and a keen...

Crushing the Old Method

Are using old methods the easy way out? Old methods feel comfortable and safer, save you hours of research, and appear to be cheaper on...