Jason Hurdis Global Market Professional, Construction Materials, Caterpillar Inc.
There’s no greater ally in your quest to get projects done on time and on budget than a good subcontractor. But what happens when a trusted supplier isn’t available, or you need to access a new set of skills? Here are some tips for finding reputable subcontractors in your area and how to vet them to make sure you get the expertise you want.
5 places to seek out subcontractors
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Ask your contacts. Your friends in the industry likely know contractors with good reputations and can steer you in the right direction. They can help you evaluate the differences between competing subcontractors, too, so you can select one that’s the best fit for your project.
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Global Market Professional, Construction Materials Industry, Caterpillar Inc.
Are you bringing on new employees to start the new year? Orientation and onboarding are critical not only in introducing them to your company’s way of working, but also in making them feel like a valuable part of the team. If you don’t have a formal training program in place, or even if you do, there are some easy ways to help your newest team members adjust and start contributing right away.
1. Encourage questions and feedback. Try to recall your first day on the job. You surely had questions Who does that? Where is this? How does this work? but you may have been afraid to ask or unsure of where to turn for answers. Let your new employees know that you EXPECT questions, and no query is a stupid one. And don’t wait for them to come to you. Check in with them regularly during those first few weeks on the job to ask what’s going well and where they might need help. Their feedback can
Orientation and onboarding are critical not only in introducing new hires to your company’s way of working, but also in making them feel like a valuable part of the team