Trends and Predictions: Forecasting for the Canadian Building Materials Employment Market in 2023
As we approach the end of 2022 and look back on the past year, it is worth summarizing our thoughts on the key factors that have influenced the Building Materials recruitment market, as well as the trends that we expect to continue into 2023. As recruitment specialists solely focused on the Building Materials sector across […]
Residential Construction Forecast: Employment Trends to Expect in 2023
The residential construction industry is expected to experience significant growth in the coming years, which is excellent news for those looking for stable, long-term employment in the construction industry. However, this will challenge employers as they look to fill vacancies to keep up with demand. Let’s take a closer look at the residential construction labour […]
Looking Ahead: Forecast for U.S. Residential Construction
The residential construction industry is constantly evolving, and in 2022, industry experts predict some major changes. The lasting impact of COVID-19 will be felt throughout the year, with shortages in the supply chain causing delays and higher costs for construction companies. Market volatility will also continue to be a factor, as investors shift their focus […]
Value of Salary Surveys For Architecture & Design Firms
DMC Recruitment Group has recently concluded our most recent Survey for the Architecture & Design Industry. The survey consisted of a series of questions pertaining to the compensation package, locations, tenures, and values of Architecture professionals in Canada and aimed to be the most robust salary survey ever completed for the industry. Coming out of […]
Recruitment Market Update- Building Materials Q1 2022
Coming into the new year, and off an unprecedented year for Building Materials industry, everyone was curious to see how things would play out as people settled into life post pandemic. While job counts slightly dipped in Q1 compared to last year, the demand for candidates is still very strong across the industry. Caution is […]
Soft vs. Technical Skills- Which is More Important for Construction Professionals?
Soft Skills are vital for all industries, and construction is no exception. In an industry such as construction, with high demand for technical skills, soft skills can be overlooked. However, as hiring managers realize the value of tangible, real world skills in the workplace, the need for these skills is higher than ever before. It […]
How and Why to Establish a Succession Plan – Architecture & Design
When thinking about thefuture of your organization, succession planning is a big part of ensuring the long-term success of any firm. Lack of an established succession plan can result in reactive, rather than strategic hiring, and the scrambling to get new talent to replace those who have left.However, this does not have to be the […]
Survey Results – Females Compensated 14% Less than Males – BUILDING MATERIALS
DMC has recently completed our first ever salary report focused exclusively on Sales Representatives working in the Building Materials industry in Canada. There is a huge lack of this type of information in the industry, and going into this project, our goal was to provide the most accurate, detailed, and up-to-date data related to compensation […]
Real Estate Development Outlook for 2022
With 2021 in the books and a fresh start for the new year, we’re exploring what the future holds for real estate development. The industry is expected to experience growth over the next 12 months and beyond as we recover from the pandemic, with an anticipated increased demand for housing and job creation as a […]
Take The 2022 Building Materials Salary Survey
DMC Recruitment Group, in association with the Western Retail Lumber Association, is conducting out first ever Salary Survey, aimed exclusively at Canadian Sales Representatives and Sales Professionals in the Building Materials Industry. We are currently conducting an industry wide Salary Survey, with results to be published in April. We are aiming to have the most […]