Staying Safe on the Job-Essential Safety Tips for Skilled Tradesmen

1/26/2024

As a skilled tradesmen working in the dynamic and demanding environments of commercial and industrial projects, your safety is paramount. Whether you're a carpenter, electrician, welder, or plumber, it's crucial to prioritize safety in every aspect of your work. To help you maintain a safe and secure work environment, we've compiled a set of essential safety tips tailored specifically for skilled tradesmen like you.Read More...

Contractor's Guide to the Benefits of a Construction Staffing Agency

1/18/2024

As the construction industry continues to expand and evolve, contractors are faced with the ongoing challenge of efficiently managing skilled labor for their projects. In an era marked by increased project complexity and tight deadlines, many contractors are turning to outsourcing skilled trades as a strategic solution. In this guide, we'll explore the benefits and considerations of Grus Construction Personnel for obtaining skilled tradesRead More...

Mastering Your Craft - Advancing Your Skills in Today's Construction Industry

1/09/2024

In today's rapidly evolving construction industry, mastering your craft as a tradesman is essential for both personal and professional advancement. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, continuous improvement and skill development are crucial for staying competitive and achieving long-term success in the construction workforce.Read More...

The Value of Grus Construction Personnel for your Commercial and Industrial Projects

1/02/2024

In the dynamic world of commercial and industrial construction, the success of any project hinges on the talent and expertise of the workforce involved. As the demand for skilled labor continues to rise, construction companies are increasingly turning to Grus to meet their workforce needs.Read More...

Three Big Reasons Contractors Should Consider Paying Per Diem

5/04/2022

Contractors will often call in and lament that they have posted ads all over the internet, newspaper, milk carton, etc. and simply cannot find anyone, or anyone worthwhile for that matter. Sometimes with our additional resources, we are able to track down some locals that you missed, but oftentimes if we are instructed to limit the search to locals, we end up finding the same people you did (and have passed on), or no one at all.Read More...

3 Necessary Things for a Successful Shutdown Project

3/07/2022

Shutdown season is approaching fast. Are you ready?! In this entry, we will cover how to ensure your shutdown projects fill in (possibly) minutes flat, giving you more time to efficiently plan the project and create higher potential to finish your projects ahead of schedule.Read More...

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...