Women in Construction: Our Future Depends On It
Updated 01/14/2020 A classic image is ingrained in all of our memories. That strong woman flexing her arm, red bandanna on her head and classic “blue collar” shirt with sleeves rolled up. Rosie the Riveter was the poster that connected our women in America to overseas conflict that was WWII. She was the support that […]
by: Josh Denton
How to Become a Skilled Tradesman
Maybe you aren’t quite sure what you want to do after you graduate high school. Or perhaps you’ve been stuck in a rut and have been thinking about switching careers. If you have ever thought about entering the trades, it’s worth noting that becoming a skilled tradesman (tradeswoman, tradesperson, whatever you want to call it) […]
by: Josh Munns
4 Reasons to Pursue a Career in Construction
All over the world, construction projects are in high demand and show no signs of slowing down. The need for additional talent is critical, and the industry is shifting the conversation to continue to build the talent pipeline.
by: Josh Munns
Are You Prepared for a Key Employee to Leave Your Company?
If you’ve been in business for more than a day, you can probably relate to this scenario…
by: Josh Munns
Why You Should Interview Your Employers
It’s no secret that construction companies are experiencing shortages in labor. With those shortages comes an increasing awareness at companies across the nation that they must step up their offerings to compete for top talent. Whether you’re looking for a new construction career, you’re just starting, or if you’re thinking about moving to a […]
by: Josh Munns
The Loved One: It’s Time for “The Talk”
When was the last time you had “the talk” with your loved one? Oh, wait.. not that talk… but one equally important. You probably worry most about your friend or loved one’s safety on the job – which is understandable – but something of equal significance, and often less discussed, is whether they are on […]
by: Josh Munns
How can skilled tradespeople plan for retirement and savings?
The construction industry is among the worst in the U.S. regarding employment-based retirement plans, with only agriculture ranking below it. According to a 2015 Labor Department survey, about a third of construction workers were eligible to participate in retirement plans through their employment and only one quarter actually participated.
by: Josh Munns
Succession Planning: A Mutual Connection for Success
Retain. Retain. Retain While recruiting new workers into the construction industry is essential – equally important is offering the current workforce the training to increase upward mobility within an organization. Succession planning can be a crucial tool to promote employee growth within an organization.
by: Josh Munns
Career College of Northern Nevada X Ground Up Construct
Ground Up Construct is proud to announce a partnership with the Career College of Northern Nevada This partnership will create a direct connection of recent grads and current students attending Career College of Northern Nevada and potential employers. In the coming months Ground Up Construct will help these students and alumni’s build their personal pages, showcasing their […]
by: Josh Denton
Follow the Yellow Hard Hat Road
If you have kids in high school, you probably have college on the brain. In fact, if we are being honest, you’re the only one thinking hardcore about their future, you’ve been doing it since they were little, you talk about it at the dinner table, and think about it at night when you can’t […]
by: Josh Munns