by FLCC Team | Jun 27, 2019 | Success Stories
According to the American Automobile Association, the national average price of gasoline is currently $2.66. According to Kelly Bluebook, the average cost of a new truck in America is $40,000, and of a new car, $36,000. Tires are said to last for 50,000 miles, and...
by FLCC Team | May 16, 2019 | Workplace Value
While the construction industry witnessed a decline in job starts towards the end of 2018, they are rising again as we approach the half-way mark of 2019. According to AGC and Chief Economist Ken Simonson, construction employment continues to rise, and in January...
by FLCC Team | May 9, 2019 | Construction Industry, Hiring, Interviewing
On the “Vegas Jokes” website, one of the quotes is, “I wanted to get married at the drive-through wedding chapel. That way if I wanted a divorce, I could just back up.” Wouldn’t it be great if we could simply reverse course and undo a bad job hire? ...
by FLCC Team | May 2, 2019 | Career, Construction Industry
Last month, contractors were on site completing restorative work to Notre Dame Cathedral. While this was ongoing, a fire broke out and tragically destroyed a large portion of the iconic medieval church. While the cause of the fire is still under investigation, those...
by FLCC Team | Apr 18, 2019 | Construction Industry, Interviewing
Warren Alter of Alter Surety Group has recently recommended reading a book called Presence by Amy Cuddy. The work instructs people to bring their “boldest” self to face their challenges. Of particular interest to us is one chapter on how to behave during...