Early in the morn, When the dew and the frost still linger in the air, We are up with hammer and tools in hand, To form and shape what we will from hill and land. We are the builders, The makers, The trenchers and roofers, Men and women who strike the forms and cap the […]

When I bought my 18 volt Milwaukee drill / driver I first scoured the pages of Tools of the Trade magazine.  Sure enough they did a great comparison write up (back a few years ago).  This latest issue compares the new brushless models.  Their assessment last time was dead on in my opinion.  I am […]

It’s becoming a good time to be a construction worker in Western New York again. From carpenters to sheet-metal workers, from laborers to bricklayers, from truck drivers to crane operators, construction crews are working at jobs throughout the Buffalo Niagara region – especially in downtown Buffalo.  “If you’re a good carpenter and you come to Buffalo, […]

If your business can benefit from a more flexible workforce, or if you need recruiting resources from an experienced construction staffing company, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Date and Time: July 22, and 23, 2013         4:00 pm to 9:15 pm Both days attendance required in order to receive certification Location: 416 Louisiana Street  Buffalo, NY Cost: $5.00 fee charged by OSHA We have five seats only.  You must be registered with us and in **good standing to attend.   **”good […]

Business First reports that there are nearly $225 million of construction work projects are underway within a compact, four-block area of Canalside.

If most people these days are thinking like my new hire, the recruiters will clearly have the best selection of candidates every time.

When I last saw Jose´, he had stopped in to my office to tell me he’d been hired on full-time and would be receiving a promotion. I was sad when a year later his employer (Enviro-Care) filed for bankruptcy. He just left my office. He came in announcing (without shame) that now that his unemployment […]

One of our partner organizations is hosting OSHA 10 certification class

The following OSHA Training is being offered by one of our partner organizations:

The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end his career.

Construction Safety OSHA 10 Certification Class
Date: July 11th and 12th

And with the cost of city demolition tripling during those years, it also put millions of dollars into the pockets of a handful of demolition contractors, some with shady pasts.

One significant difference about Gen Y, or what I’m calling “Generation Why,” is that they have grown up questioning their parents and everything they have been exposed to. Unlike generations before them, they’ve been pampered, nurtured, and scheduled

One of our Buffalo partners has an offering for several OSHA 10 Classes