Why Contractors Cannot Find Good Help

3/07/2022

Our current construction industry landscape is no stranger to the concept of competing for resources. When you couple the ongoing decline of interest in skilled trades among millennials, large waves of Baby Boomers soon entering retirement, and stagnant wages, our industry is facing a serious crisis. Many experts suggest that there are already more available positions than there are qualified workers needed to fill them. Read More...

Construction Companies and the emerging Gig Economy

3/07/2022

Over the past few years, we have seen a paradigm shift in the way businesses staff employees. Companies have begun moving away from the traditional methods of HR with many focusing more on contracted help (aka “gig workers," temps, etc.) to get projects done. This gives workers the freedom of choice to work when they want to, in the case of employers like Uber and Lyft - revolutionaries of the gig economyRead More...

The Helpful and Harmful Hoppers of the Temp Labor Force

3/07/2022

Take a moment to look at your resume. How long is it? One page…maybe two? Or, do you need an entire file cabinet to keep track of all your employment history? Does your average monthly job duration not exceed the number of fingers you have on one hand?Read More...

Why Construction Staffing Firms Prefer to offer Per Diem over Hotel to Traveling Hands

3/07/2022

In light of the holiday season approaching, we felt it fitting to do another post on travelers, and what works best for them in these times of last minute shut down projects, big construction jobs needing a solid final push before the New Year, or contractors looking to relocate top talent to their company. What have our contractors found to be most effective, and why?Read More...

5 Tips for Choosing the Right Construction Staffing Agency for your Projects

3/07/2022

Are you a contractor with strict deadlines coming up quick? Have you recently celebrated the retirement of your top Journeymen? Or, do you have a handful of workers that just don't seem as motivatedRead More...

Why Construction Staffing Companies have Access to the Best Electricians

3/07/2022

Most electrical contractors understand that good electricians are not easy to find. This is because like contractors, electricians are nuanced, and have special skill sets that vary from job to job. Read More...

Four Questions Contractors should Ask When Recruiting Qualified Electricians for Projects

3/07/2022

At Grus, we know how difficult it can be to find good help. Our team of recruiters spend their entire day qualifying workers for open positions, and they will be the first to admit that it can oftenRead More...

Why do Plumbing Contractors use Staffing Companies

3/07/2022

In the plumbing industry, a shortage of skilled workers on your jobs can kill productivity and even damage the reputation of your company. Additionally, finding good help takes time, and that time meaRead More...

Three Ways to Tell if you Need More Plumbers on your Job Site

3/07/2022

The plumbing industry, like most of the construction world, is currently experiencing a deficit in skilled workers. With qualified workers being few and far between, contractors must often assess theirRead More...

How Construction Staffing Companies attract the Best HVAC Installers

3/07/2022

HVAC contractors know that decent installers are not a dime a dozen. At Grus, we often get calls from clients who have been looking for months to fill a Journeymen or Lead Installer position. Read More...

Three tips for Hiring Top HVAC Sheetmetal Installers for Your Next Project

3/07/2022

With summer right around the bend, HVAC installers are in high demand. Everything from retrofits for schools, to new duct installation in commercial buildings, contractors will need the best help theyRead More...

How to Get a Job as a Traveling Millwright

3/07/2022

In the construction staffing industry, workers willing to travel are in high demand and while this applies to almost all trades, it is particularly true for millwrights. As almost any millwright will Read More...