News about jobs in the Massachusetts construction industry.
Think theft and vandalism isn’t a problem in the construction industry? Think again. According to the FBI, more than 11,500 pieces of heavy equipment were swiped from construction sites in 2016. When you combine that with tool theft, machine vandalism, and other related crimes, such activity results in over a billion dollars in losses annually…
A big part of a construction supervisor’s job is to constantly keep an eye on the bottom line while still making sure everything runs smoothly. One of the biggest challenges in accomplishing this goal is obtaining new equipment to replace old machinery or address a new job site need. Not only does this increase the…
Cranes are vitally important tools used on just about every construction job site in the country. With this type of heavy machinery, a relatively small amount of workers can move heavy objects safely and complete tasks faster than using manual lifting methods. While the term “crane” is often applied to several types of machines, there…
In 2016, there were almost 17,000 structure fires in the state of Massachusetts. They killed 47 people, injured another 675 civilians and fire service personnel, and caused more than $234 million in property damage. These statistics underscore the need for properly-functioning and adequately-distributed fire and smoke detectors throughout all buildings. As a contractor in the…
Almost every worker has an opinion about their boss, but do you like to dream about being the boss? If you’re employed in the construction industry in Massachusetts and you do have managerial aspirations, then you may want to consider becoming a construction supervisor. Here’s a quick primer on how to get into construction management.…
Lots of kids say they want to be doctors or lawyers when they grow up. But when they’re finally old enough to embark upon these careers, they must decide whether to pursue, say, a family practice or cardiothoracic surgery, or set a goal to become anything from a prosecutor or judge to a patent or…
“Hook ‘er up and let’s get ‘er done! We’ve done this dozen of times before. What could possibly go wrong?” Those sentences could well become part of a list of famous last words. One thing that never matters is how many times you have hoisted a load like this before. The only thing that matters…
Adam Rinder tells the story of pondering a question about founding a relationship on dedication. As he considered the question, he thought to himself, “Who wants a relationship founded upon dedication? That just sounded boring.” As he continued to process his thoughts, he rightly concluded, “While passion is an important catalyst, it is dedication which sustains…
“A unique relationship develops among team members who enter into dialogue regularly. They develop a deep trust that cannot help but carry over to discussions. They develop a richer understanding of the uniqueness of each person’s point of view.” – Peter Senge “Peter Senge is a Senior Lecturer in Leadership and Sustainability at the MIT Sloan School…
Vision defines where we want to go. Wherever that is, we always need a blueprint, (i.e., a plan) to get there. This article explains several of the disciplines that must be a part of the blueprint to become a world-class construction supervisor. The Profession Men and women with a vision of becoming a world-class construction…