5 Ways to Improve Your Work-Life Balance as a Construction Worker

11/25/2025

In the world of skilled trades, long hours, demanding schedules, and physically tough work can make it hard to find real balance. Many construction workers are juggling work, family, travel, fatigue, and the pressure to keep income steady. And with overtime on the rise across the industry, it’s easier than ever for work to take over your life if you’re not intentional about managing your time and your energy.Read More...

Inflation and Economic Uncertainty - Navigating Challenges in the Construction Industry

11/18/2025

The construction industry, like many others, has been facing an increasingly challenging economic landscape in recent years. The ongoing rise in inflation, coupled with broader economic uncertainties, has placed a strain on construction companies across the U.S. Whether you're handling large-scale commercial developments or industrial projects, navigating these challenges requires strategic planning and strong partnerships.Read More...

How to Make the Most of Temporary Construction Jobs - Tips for Success and Long-Term Career Growth

11/12/2025

Temporary and project-based construction jobs are an excellent opportunity for workers to gain experience, develop new skills, and expand their networks. Whether you're looking for short-term work to fill gaps between full-time roles or exploring different facets of the construction industry, temporary positions offer unique advantages. Read More...

Smart Sites, Smarter Staffing - Why Your Workforce Must Evolve with Construction Tech

10/29/2025

The construction industry is entering a new era — one where technology drives productivity, safety, and efficiency. Across commercial and industrial projects nationwide, construction staffing requirements are shifting as technology transforms the way work gets done. At Grus Construction Personnel, we’re seeing firsthand how contractors are adapting to the rise of “smart sites”Read More...

From Apprentice to Journeyman - Taking the Next Step in the Skilled Trades

10/17/2025

For over 35 years, Grus Construction Personnel has helped thousands of tradespeople build rewarding careers—project by project, skill by skill. As a trusted nationwide staffing company specializing in construction staffing for the skilled trades, we understand the journey from apprentice to journeyman better than most.Read More...

Navigating the Government Shutdown - How Grus Construction Personnel Helps Keep Your Projects Moving

10/08/2025

While the impact of the current government shutdown varies across industries, the construction sector is uniquely vulnerable to disruptions—especially when it comes to federally funded projects, permits, inspections, or material delays. For contractors and construction companies, this can mean uncertainty, workforce slowdowns, and missed deadlines.Read More...

Why Construction Hiring Is Slowing-And How Skilled Tradesmen Can Stay in High Demand

10/01/2025

As the construction industry navigates economic uncertainty, many projects are slowing down—or even hitting pause. While demand for new buildings, infrastructure upgrades, and industrial work remains strong in the long term, short-term hiring in construction is expected to slow. Higher interest rates, increased material costs, and ongoing labor shortages are creating hesitation across the sector.Read More...

Building Greener on the Jobsite - Sustainability in Commercial and Industrial Construction

9/01/2025

Across the U.S., commercial and industrial contractors are facing a new reality: sustainability is no longer optional—it’s a growing expectation. Whether you're bidding on government buildings, data centers, manufacturing facilities, or large-scale commercial developments, greener construction practices are becoming the norm. And staying competitive means understanding how to staff your jobsites with skilled labor that can meet these evolving demands.Read More...

Certifications That Pay Off - The Most In Demand Credentials in 2025

8/11/2025

In today’s fast-paced, competitive labor market, holding the right certifications can set skilled tradespeople apart and open doors to higher-paying, more consistent work. As a leading construction staffing company, Grus Construction Personnel connects thousands of qualified professionals with contractors nationwide. Read More...

How Skilled Tradesmen Can Beat the Threat of Automation

7/24/2025

The construction industry is undergoing rapid transformation. Automation, robotics, and AI are reshaping how projects are built—and while this may seem like a threat to skilled tradesmen, it’s actually an opportunity for those ready to evolve.Read More...

Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions in Commercial and Industrial Projects

7/08/2025

Over the past few years, supply chain disruptions have become one of the most persistent challenges in commercial and industrial construction. From global material shortages to volatile pricing and unpredictable delivery timelines, contractors face daily obstacles that can derail even the most carefully planned projects. At Grus Construction Personnel, we've spent over three decades helping contractors...Read More...

Bracing for a Downturn - How Skilled Tradespeople Can Prepare for a Possible Recession

6/28/2025

As talk of a potential recession continues to swirl across financial headlines, construction workers across the country are asking one big question: What does this mean for me? At Grus Construction Personnel, we’ve been through more than three decades of economic ups and downs. We know what it takes not just to weather the storm—but to stay working and thriving through it. Read More...