Tag: Job
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Injured on the Job? Beware of Medical Malpractice Risks
Did you know that workplace injuries and medical malpractice can sometimes go hand in hand? It’s not something many think about until they’re in the middle of it—recovering from an injury on the job, only to realize that the medical care received wasn’t just lacking but actually caused more harm. That’s where strong legal help…
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Job spotlight: site supervisor, Tarmac
A setback during the pandemic helped Alexander Michael, packed aggregate and macadam site supervisor at Tarmac, find the right career path. He spoke to Nadine Buddoo. What attracted you to a career in construction? I have always taken an interest in learning how things work and are constructed. Like many, this started with Lego and…
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Five top tips for construction job interviews
Preparing for your next career move? Here Dave Stitt FCIOB, professional certified coach at DSA Building Performance, shares some essential advice for construction professionals hoping to ace a job interview. Check out the back page of your CV. As an interviewer many years ago, I would look at the back page first. What are they into?…
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Job spotlight: National director, Pick Everard
Matt Hall MCIOB talks to Nadine Buddoo about the most rewarding and challenging aspects of his role. What are your main responsibilities as a national director? As a national director at Pick Everard, my main responsibility is overseeing the project management discipline. This includes ensuring the highest standards of delivery and quality, managing resources effectively…
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Frontier-Kemper, Tutor Perini JV secure $1.18B NYC Gateway job
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Manhattan tunnel projectValue: $1.18 billionLocation: New York CityClient: Gateway Development Commission Contractors will soon dig beneath the Hudson Yards neighborhood in New York City to carve out a new section of the Hudson Tunnel project, according to a…
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3 Snow Tools to Tackle Any Job
Winter’s demands can be tough, but with the right snow tools in your arsenal, you can tackle even the heaviest snowfall efficiently. Whether you’re clearing parking lots, sidewalks or residential driveways, the right attachment makes all the difference. Here’s a breakdown of the top three snow tools every snow removal contractor and compact equipment owner…
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How Job Roles Impact Software Purchasing Decisions
What drives construction industry firms when they are seeking new software? To answer the question, Software Advice devised a study for which they used 770 randomly selected interactions with business owners and project managers. The study clearly shows how the buyer’s role makes a big difference in software purchase decisions. Business owners most frequently cited…