The year is coming to an end, and you’ve likely already set your goals and objectives for 2020. However, have you stopped to consider how some of the changing trends in Edmonton construction jobs may impact the success of your business in the upcoming year?
Some of these important shifts include:
- Shortage of skilled workers due to baby boomers retiring
- Rise of blue collar staffing agencies
- Shift towards green construction and technology
- Use of more advanced and efficient safety equipment
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At Matrix Labor Leasing, a leading staffing agency, we help construction businesses fill their Calgary and Edmonton labor jobs quickly, while showing them how to keep abreast of the latest technologies and trends so you can stay competitive and growing in the upcoming year.
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3 Ways to Keep Up With Current Trends in The Construction Industry
The construction industry is always evolving. Every year new trends appear within the industry, from technological advancements to a stronger focus on sustainability. If you run a construction company and you want to make sure you stay ahead of the game, it can be useful to be aware of emerging trends that could prepare you for the future.
These include:
1. Greater Emphasis on Technology
Technology is pushing change in nearly every industry, but in some ways, the construction industry has managed to partially avoid this.However, recent advancements have resulted in technology that is specifically suited for construction and includes:
- 3D printing
- Drone usage
- Self-driving vehicles
- Mobile and cloud applications to make the construction process more straightforward
With such products emerging, it is likely that the construction industry will begin more fully embracing the use of technology.
Technology in the Hiring Process
As we move into 2020, it is becoming increasingly important that construction companies and blue collar staffing firms find ways to integrate new technologies into their recruitment and hiring model.
Our innovative, business-orientated social networking site, Matrix Connect, allows for accurate skilled trades recruitment and helps you fill vacant jobs as soon as possible.
2. Using Social Media as a Staffing Tool
Today, with the great advancements in technology, construction companies are coming up with innovative ways to connect with the best and brightest skilled workers out there to fill their vacant Edmonton labor jobs. This involves using social media and other networking sites.
Social media platforms will allow you to:
- Connect with top candidates
- Strengthen your reputation
- Manage expectations
TIP: Up-and-coming millennials have very different needs than candidates from the Baby Boomer generation.Use social media to listen to the expectations of these different groups so you can adjust accordingly.
3. Rise in Green Construction
Green design construction technology is rising in 2019. Its purpose is to build environmentally friendly and resource-efficient projects that involve every aspect of construction including:
- Planning and design
- Execution
- Demolition, and cleanup
Green construction practices greatly benefit the environment, as 20 percent of global emissions are caused by the construction industry. In addition, by going green, you can attract a lot more top talent from the millennial generation.
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To find out more about how Matrix can help you keep up with current trends in the construction industry and help you attract top talent for your vacant jobs in Edmonton and Calgary, visit us at Suite 204, 11420 27th Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2Z 3R6.
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