Recruiting Services for the Construction Industry Key Terms

Recruit top talent by understanding construction industry recruiting terminology and opportunities

While the fate of the construction industry is subject to often hard-to-predict market forces, the challenges of those responsible for construction industry recruiting are not. The goal of the construction industry recruiter remains the same regardless of how well the industry is performing, and that goal is to recruit top talent. In order to accomplish this, it is important to understand the terminology or lingo used across this industry. The following recruiting services for the construction industry key terms can help.

 

Construction Recruiters Network

The Construction Recruiters Network is a nationwide network/association of independent recruiters specializing in the construction industry and its related industries
Try: Select the association info tab on the Construction Recruiters Network website to read the criteria to be eligible for membership.

Associated Construction Publications

Associated Construction Publications publishes more than 15 construction industry magazines. National magazines include well-known publications such as Construction Digest and Construction Bulletin. Regional publications include New England Construction and Texas Contractor. Together, these magazines represent an excellent recruiting opportunity, since all accept paid advertising.
Try: Owned by Reed Business Information, Associated Construction Publications features many advertising opportunities for recruiting firms.

BCM Career Fair

The Building Construction Management Career Fair, or BCM Career Fair, is held twice yearly at Purdue University. The goal of the fair is for students, recruiters and employers from across the country to meet and network.
Try: Purdue University's website details the benefits for employer recruiters to attend the BCM Career Fair, as well as instructions for posting employment opportunities.

iHire Construction

iHire Construction is a resource for those searching for a job in construction as well as for those looking to recruit construction talent. In business since 1999, the site has the resumes of more than 250,000 applicants on file.
Try: iHire registration is free and the site offers discounts on multiple job postings and top billing on major search engines.

Associated Builders and Contractors

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national association with chapters representing 25,000 construction and construction-related firms. All construction industry specialties are represented by its membership.
Try: Find a local chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors to identify potential job candidates from its membership rosters.

Construction Management Association of America

The membership of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) stands at more than 5,000. This association is the only one of its kind in North America, and its membership is comprised of construction and project managers, corporations and construction company owners.
Try: CMAA's Career Headquarters is a great place to post positions targeted at this specific membership.

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