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Build A Network And Get Support For Your Construction Career

If you want to further your career as a Craftsman, then you need support! Because the reality is that you just can’t do it alone. One of the best ways to do this is to network. And we don’t mean make a new connection on LinkedIn! Yes that’s good too, but conversations are required for … Continue reading

How To Speed Up the Adoption of New Technology

The construction industry is not known for adopting new technology very quickly. Nearly every other industry is much faster at integrating new solutions. However, with the labor gap, there have been more and more advancements to help compensate – to take best advantage of the good talent you have and automate where possible. Plus it … Continue reading

Are Mobile Phones Dangerous On A Construction Job Site?

The short answer is yes. They definitely can be! While there are so many ways a phone can help craftsmen on site, phones can cause a lot of problems on the job. There is no formal regulation from OSHA that prevents cell phone use on a construction jobsite, so organizations like Associated Builders and Contractors … Continue reading

The Hottest New Building Material Is… Wood?!?

Wood is one of the oldest and most common building materials, but because of disastrous fires like the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, the industry started using concrete and steel in the last century. More recently, however, wood is making a comeback! Mass timber, specifically, is really the hot new wood, which is made up … Continue reading

Great Phone Apps To Help Craftsmen In Trades Career

Our phones have become such a great resource in many areas of life, and that’s no exception in our work life too. There are so many apps that make our jobs as craftsmen even easier, allowing us to track, share, and communicate while on a jobsite. Here are a few that we hear good things … Continue reading

New Perks and Benefits That Will Attract The Best Craftsmen

It’s most definitely a job-seeker’s market right now, especially in the trades where there’s a labor gap and extra high demand for talented craftsmen! In order to attract the best talent, you need to be offering compelling benefits and perks along with good pay. In fact, there is a trend towards focusing on benefits instead … Continue reading

Why You Should Specialize Your Trades Skills Further

At some point when you decided you’d like to pursue a career in the trades, you chose a basic area of interest for your Journeyman. You may have gone to a technical or trade school and/or worked as an apprentice depending upon the field you chose. And you probably didn’t need to get much further … Continue reading

Save Lives With These Construction Safety Innovations

Construction has long been known for being one of the most dangerous industries to work in, which is a big reason why safety is always a priority in our training for our Craftsmen. Of over 5000 private industries, Twenty percent of worker fatalities last year come from the construction industry! And, unfortunately, there have been … Continue reading

5 Unusual Places For A Home Workshop

Most of the craftsmen we work with would love to have their own personal home workshop for their personal projects – especially if you’re serious about your craft! But, if you’re short on space, you may need to come up with some creative solutions so that you can build something when you’re feeling antsy with … Continue reading

Great Podcasts to Help Your Construction Career

Here at Madden Staffing, we’re always looking for great resources to pass onto our craftsmen who want to elevate their career and learn about the latest trends in their craft. Podcasts are an easy way to learn on the go! Listen from your phone or tablet on the way to and from a jobsite or … Continue reading

Create Job Opportunity With One Of These Construction Certifications

While there is already a high demand for talented craftsmen due to the labor gap, there’s always room to find more lucrative opportunities. If you want a boost to your construction career, getting a certification can help add to your skills, demand, AND paycheck! Whether you’re just starting out or further along in your career … Continue reading

2020 Trends In The Trades And How They Will Affect Your Recruiting

We all know about the Labor Gap in the trades over the past few years, and that’s still going to affect your recruiting efforts this year. However, there are many new things happening that you may not have anticipated. Here are some trends to be aware of as you’re searching for good candidates in 2020: … Continue reading

5 Tools You Need In The Back of Your Truck

Tools don’t just get a job done, they solve problems! We craftsmen know how they enable us to get ourselves out of sticky situations and help other people you meet on the journey. As you’re traveling down the road, here are our five must-have tools to keep in your truck tool box: Multitool Don’t buy … Continue reading

Tips for Recruiting Generation Z (and Reversing the Labor Gap!)

The Labor Gap has continued to affect our industry, and seems to be only picking up momentum with more and more young people being taught to look down on the trades and go to college instead. In fact 64% of Millennials said they wouldn’t even consider working in construction if you paid them $100,000 or … Continue reading

Best New Year’s Resolutions For Your Craftsmen Career

It’s almost the new year, and if you’re like most people, you’re going to set a few resolutions or goals for yourself. But unlike the masses, we Craftsmen value our excellence and artistry in our work, and that includes new year’s resolutions. We never stop striving to be better at our craft, and take pride … Continue reading