At Kimmel & Associates, we have a unique perspective on the construction industry. This perspective is informed in part by the thousands of conversations that our consultants engage in every year with construction professionals across the country. Our goal is to use the information we gather from these conversations to serve the industry.

During the hiring process, small details matter just as much as the big picture. A company might have all the “big” boxes checked off for a potential recruit, but if they don’t focus on the little things that make a recruit feel special, they might lose out on top talent.

Bad interviews can prevent even great companies from making key hires. But by putting in the effort and treating every interview as a top priority, managers can open up doors to top talent across the market.

Dismissing a candidate because they are unemployed is an easy way for construction companies to lose out on top talent. Hiring managers should meet with the candidate, and then trust their own experience and intuition to determine if that person is the right fit.

For roofing companies to compete at a high level for top talent, they need to have a clear strategy for how to recruit, hire, and retain those candidates.

In the drywall sector, savvy companies are leaning into two main strategies to get ahead of the curve and set themselves up for success no matter what state the market is in: diversifying their scope of services, and building a deep roster of talent.

Everyone has a part to play in creating “a new normal” during and after a crisis, including recruiters. Recruiters can ensure that they continue to provide value long after the storm has passed by focusing on relationships, taking things one step at a time, and staying positive.

Concrete companies need to build and develop strong in-house training programs to help high-potential, hungry new employees meet their company’s specific needs.

At Kimmel & Associates, it is our goal to serve the construction industry. One of the ways we feel we can serve is to provide helpful market data. To that end, we are pleased to offer our 2020 Kimmel & Associates General Construction Compensation Review.