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Human Resources in Construction: Expert Insights

Empowering HR Professionals in Construction.

Welcome to our Human Resources for Construction insights page, where we delve into the unique challenges and opportunities HR professionals face in the construction industry. From talent management to compliance, discover actionable insights and innovative strategies to build a resilient and engaged workforce.

Harnessing the Power of Time Tracking in Construction: A Key to Success

In the dynamic world of construction, managing time effectively is not just a necessity but a...
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CONSTRUCTION'S SUICIDE RATE TWICE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE

2020 data shows that the construction industry's suicide rate sits at 45.3 per 100,000 male...
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CONSTRUCTION TIME TRACKING MADE EASY

Construction projects are naturally complex—you’re often managing multiple construction sites over...
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CLOCK YOUR SUCCESS: CONSTRUCTION PUNCH CLOCKS

Construction projects typically have tight profit margins, meaning that even smaller elements like...
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SUICIDE PLAGUES CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Construction workers commit suicide at three times the national average. Within the construction...
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KEEPING IT PROFESSIONAL: HOW TO BE THE BEST VERSION OF YOU

By Jason Morrison, hh2's Director of Implementation Be genuinely — you! I have found through my...
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DATA-DRIVEN SAFETY IS “STILL EMERGING” IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

A report issued by Dodge Data & Analytics and The Blue Book Network cites movement in the...
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TAKE CONTROL WITH HH2’S UNIT PRODUCTION WORKSHEET

Unit production worksheet In the construction industry, unit production and percent completion need...
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WORK IS SUCH A CRICK IN THE NECK

By Tina Anderson, hh2's Director of Support If you are like me and sit at a desk all day, you may...
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DOES YOUR CONSTRUCTION TIME TRACKING SOLUTION INTEGRATE WITH YOUR ACCOUNTING SYSTEM?

Precise time tracking is critical The construction industry typically runs on razor-thin profit...
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HOW TO CALCULATE PTO AND VACATION ACCRUAL

In the fast-paced world of modern business, companies constantly seek ways to improve employee...
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CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY 1099 HIRES: BENEFITS, CLASSIFICATION, AND COMPLIANCE

Construction Industry 1099 Hires: Benefits, Classification, and Compliance The construction...
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DESPITE LABOR SHORTAGES, ONE BUILDER IS DONATING LABOR TO SCHOOLS

Labor shortages plague the construction industry. Even so, Hutton Construction, a Wichita-based...
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GROUNDBREAKER! HIGH SCHOOL DESIGNED TO PROMOTE CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION

First of its kind The Clark County School District in the Greater Las Vegas area is opening one of...
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FIVE WAYS TO GET EMPLOYEE BUY-IN ON NEW TECHNOLOGY

The construction industry has been traditionally slow to pick up new technologies. Tradespeople who...
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WHAT IS CONSIDERED DOUBLE TIME IN CALIFORNIA?

Know the Labor Laws for Overtime and Double Time Pay In the vast landscape of employment and labor...
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ENHANCING EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY ON THE JOB SITE

Measuring employee productivity Employee productivity is a vital metric that workplaces measure to...
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CONSTRUCTION DRUG TEST POSITIVITY AT 20-YEAR HIGH

In an industry with high injury and accident rates, many raise their eyebrows at new statistics...
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TOP FIVE GROWING JOBS IN CONSTRUCTION

As the need to fill job openings within the construction industry increases, now is the perfect...
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'BUILD YOUR FUTURE ARIZONA' BRINGING MORE STUDENTS INTO CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Labor shortage in construction is prevalent Most American business sectors currently suffer from...
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THE SECRET VALUE OF MOBILE CONSTRUCTION TIMESHEETS - IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY

Web devices rule the world; no secret there. A recent study shows that people primarily access the...
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PAPER TIME AND ATTENDANCE — WHY ARE CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES STILL USING IT?

Paper time cards: the worst business practice ever ConstrucTech, in a 2018 study, reported that...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR ROLE IN THE WORKPLACE

By Jason Morrison, Director of Implementation Success in the workplace starts with you Success in...
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WORKRISE RAISES OVER $300 MILLION TO TRAIN NEW CONSTRUCTION WORKER

Every construction company knows about the drastic shortage of skilled labor entering the market....
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BEST PRACTICES FOR TRACKING TIME ENTRY WITH SAGE ERP

Discover the benefits, features, and best practices for seamless time and attendance tracking in...
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UNLOCKING EFFICIENCY AND PROFITS: THE POWER OF EMPLOYEE TIME TRACKING IN CONSTRUCTION

In the construction industry, efficient project management and accurate cost control are vital for...
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HIRING A WORKER WHO "HAVE NO IDEA" HOW TO DO THE JOB

Less workers, higher pay Construction companies claim that the labor shortage forces them to pay...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF SAGE'S TIME TRACKING APP FOR CONSTRUCTION

Time tracking in the construction and services industries has had a rocky history. Nonetheless, it...
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2023 UPDATES TO PREVAILING WAGE STANDARDS

As of October 23, 2023, the construction industry sees the enactment of the revised regulations...
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USING ERP SYSTEMS TO ENHANCE PAYROLL EFFICIENCY IN CONSTRUCTION

Using ERP Systems to Enhance Payroll Efficiency in Construction You’ve probably had those days when...
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COULD A REDUCTION IN YOUNG CONSTRUCTION WORKERS MEAN A LABOR SHORTAGE?

Construction skews 'older' Fewer young people are entering the construction industry; this could...
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THE HIGHEST PAID CONSTRUCTION JOBS THAT DON'T REQUIRE A DEGREE

Construction leads for highest paid Between 2020 and 2030, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)...
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NEW REPORT SHOWS WORKERS MORE WILLING TO GO DIGITAL THAN THEIR COMPANIES

Workers are willing to go digital The construction industry has a reputation for late adoption of...
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WHY IS CERTIFIED PAYROLL SO IMPORTANT TO CONSTRUCTION?

It's the law! Should your company win a federally funded construction project, you must understand...
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