Construction

December 21, 2017

The Construction Candidate’s Wishlist for 2018

Projects are set, revenue is projected, calendars mapped out, and the budget for new hires has been approved. It’s time to scoop up the talent you need to meet your demanding 2018 goals. It’s a busy season to be shopping for high-quality construction talent, and candidates can afford to be selective. Seaton and Associates sources and speaks to thousands of construction candidates throughout the year, and here are a few things on their wishlists for 2018.
December 7, 2017

Why (and How) Home Builders Should Up their Recruiting Game in 2018

The suburbs are making a comeback in 2018. Due to rising housing costs in U.S. cities, such as New York, Austin, San Francisco and Boston, millennials and middle-class families are opting for suburban neighborhoods over urban living. “Home buyers are facing an 'affordability challenge,'" said Chief Economist Lawrence Yun of the National Association of Realtors (NAR). "The inventory shortage has been pushing prices up too fast beyond people's income growth."