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...

How to Stay on Budget Amid Rising Construction Costs

6/13/2025

In recent years, construction costs have continued to rise due to inflation, material shortages, and increasing labor demands. For contractors, this means keeping projects on budget requires more strategic planning than ever before. The good news? With the right approach—and the right partners—it’s still possible to deliver quality work without overspending.Read More...

Seasonal Hiring Strategies - When and Where to Staff Up Across the US

6/03/2025

In the construction industry, timing is everything. The demands on both contractors and skilled tradespeople shift throughout the year, driven by weather, regional development cycles, and project schedules. Staying ahead of these seasonal trends can mean the difference between lost time and increased productivity—or between long gaps in employment and steady, well-paying work.Read More...

The Future of the Trades - Why We Need the Next Generation of Skilled Tradespeople Now

5/29/2025

The skilled trades are the backbone of America's infrastructure. From electricians and pipefitters to welders and millwrights, these professionals quite literally build and power our nation. But as the demand for construction and industrial work continues to rise, an important conversation is taking place across job sites, boardrooms, and classrooms: Where is the next generation of skilled tradespeople?Read More...

Why Smart Contractors Rely on Skilled Staffing Partners to Stay Ahead

5/21/2025

In today’s fast-paced construction industry, commercial and industrial contractors are under more pressure than ever. Schedules are tighter, client expectations are higher, and the skilled labor shortage continues to put major strain on productivity. In this environment, partnering with a reliable skilled staffing company isn’t just a convenience-it’s a competitive advantage.Read More...

How Recent Tariffs Are Impacting Jobsites

4/16/2025

The construction industry is no stranger to shifting economic landscapes, but one change currently looming over contractors and job sites nationwide is the impact of recently imposed tariffs. These tariffs—targeting imported steel, aluminum, machinery, and other materials—are already sending ripples across the skilled trades. For contractors and project managers, understanding these impacts and being prepared with the right workforce solutions is essential to staying on schedule and on budget.Read More...