For many folks, when success is right in front of them, they self-sabotage rather than risk losing and go on to plan B. At the risk of being accused of stereotyping, I will tell make some broad observations about many of the folks (in my world) who fail. When things get tough, there always seem to […]

To aid in your compliance with the various Federal, State and City regulations requiring this training, (one of our partners vendors) are once again offering the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety Course. The course is provided by their OSHA authorized trainers. Each employee who successfully completes the program will receive a certification card from OSHA. Date & […]

According to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Buffalo, NY experienced the third largest percentage gain of construction jobs in the country during the period of October 2014 to October 2015.  Buffalo added 4,400 jobs up 19% from this time last year.  The largest percentage gains occurred […]

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The following construction training may be available for a reduced cost to our employees or job seekers (in good standing).  Please call and ask one of us for more information. November 9 to 13 – 40 Hour HAZWOPER November 17 – CPR/First Aid November 18 – GHS – SDS (Safety Data Sheet) December 2 – Rigging […]

Need health insurance? Open enrollment begins November 1 and runs through until January 31, 2016. Even if you’re already on the exchange, now is the time to shop and re-evaluate.  A lot has changed in the last year. Go here to log in and start the process. Go here to see a brochure designed to […]

The New York State Department of Labor’s official “Guidelines for meal periods” publication answers the question, “How much time to do I get for lunch breaks?” The long and short for most construction related employees is: “An employee who works a shift of more than six hours, which extends over the noonday meal period, is […]

OSHA 10 Construction Training to be held on November 4th & 5th from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Some time ago we decided to only work with folks who shared our value system.  Values can be difficult to define and even more difficult to prove.  We talk about our values in our Vivid Vision. I sat with a gentlemen who after spending close to 2 1/2 hours with me and my staff, told […]

I wrote a job post extolling the virtues of an inside sales job working at a construction products supply house over the hardships of being a skilled tradesman.  And I have to say that truly I was a little worried about offending all of the many great construction workers that we know.   Well true […]

I first met Ashok Kapoor through a mutual friend.  I asked my friend if I should do business with Ashok Kapoor and Buffalo Scenic Supplies and even though she is related to Ashok she was careful to distance his business dealings from herself.  I should have taken her clues then. Ashok’s son was at the time (apparently) […]

Unemployment in the construction industry fell in June to the lowest level since 2001, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. That’s because contractors are having a hard time finding enough qualified workers to meet growing demand, association officials said. “Expanding job opportunities throughout the economy make it increasingly difficult for […]

Turning Up The Heat On Wage Theft Alongside the U.S. Department of Labor, the Attorney General announced charges against Abdul Jamil Khokhar, the owner of nine Papa John’s Pizza franchises in the Bronx, and his company, BMY Foods, Inc. The defendants underpaid approximately 300 current and former employees by failing to pay minimum wage and […]

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