This is a great overview of estimating. Watch this entire video before your next interview to be an estimator or an assistant estimator.

In 1989, April 28 was designated Workers Memorial Day to direct attention to workers who have been killed or injured on the job.   This day was chosen because it is the anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). Today, OSHA, employers, labor unions, community groups and others around the world now […]

CERTAINTEED MASTER SHINGLE APPLICATOR The CertainTeed Master Shingle Applicator program provides education in every aspect of shingle installation techniques and the approved procedures for installing all CertainTeed shingles. The program utilizes the Shingle Applicator’s Manual and covers topics such as good workmanship practices, roof systems, estimating, flashing, ventilation, and product installation instructions for all of CertainTeed’s shingle […]

I’ve followed Nicks blog for more than a decade and admittedly he’s taught me some things over the years. If I am not mistaken, Mr. Corcodilos has more than double my experience in the recruiting industry. I’ve been so impressed with his insight that at one point I had as many as 14 blog posts […]

Some people in life are visionaries, and others are meant to carry out those visions. What is fascinating to me is the number of folks unhappy in their stations in life.

Some of the larger commercial drywall houses are laying off. If you want to pick up one or two of their guys for project work, give us a call. Maybe we can put some things together for you.

Every year at this time I get a plethora of calls looking for admin folks: estimators, managers, and superintendents. I even have a couple of sales positions. If you hate where you’re at, please reach out to me. Be well, John Krytus, Sr. Recruiter Construction Personnel Group, Inc. 716-855-8100

In 2016, Governor Cuomo signed into law the nation’s strongest and most comprehensive Paid Family Leave policy. Starting January 1, 2018, New York State’s Paid Family Leave provides New Yorkers with job-protected, paid leave to bond with a new child, care for a loved one with a serious health condition or to help relieve family […]

I am in search of Senior Level Managers who have the ability to harmoniously integrate the major functions of a business, run the organization, and manage the day-to-day issues that arise. Someone to be the glue that holds the people, processes, systems, priorities, and strategy of a company together. Open positions Home building company—General Manager Commercial HVAC […]

Albright-Knox Art Gallery expansion project included adding 40,000-square-feet to one of their warehouses, where large portions of its vast collection are stored. In addition to the Gallery expansion, this is the first major expansion of the Albright-Knox since 1962. Date: 7/12/2017-10/3/2017 On the Job: Charles Rowell, Carpenter Matt Bisiorek, Carpenter Joe Dodds, Carpenter Edwin Rodriguez, […]

I work for a company called Construction Personnel Group, Inc.. We are located here in the WNY area and have been in business for almost 20 years. We are essentially headhunters for all things construction and skilled trades related. We find (Our goal is) permanent placement for entry-level folks all the way up to Project […]

Legacy Development’s $40 million residential development near the UB South Campus.  University Place @ LaSalle is a low-rise, high-density ‘urban village’ located across the street from the LaSalle transit station and adjacent to McCarthy Park. Date: August 2016—December 2016 On the job: Juan rodriguez Alicia Dean Tracy Mingo Mubark Abdalla Luke Bluman

McKinley High School, one of nine schools that’ll get the new photovoltaic panels donated by the Department of Education’s Ka Hei program created to introduce new technology to schools while cutting down on energy costs. Date: June 2016—August 2016 On the job: David Buczek, Electrician’s Helper Ryan Brown, Electrician Luis Pena, Electrician Richard Oze, Electrician