Category Business

Are there enough people in Austin Texas to work all the construction jobs?

Central Texas is booming. While many parts of the country have not fully emerged from the housing crisis and recession, Texas continues on a tear with new building and thriving residential and commercial real estate markets.And that shows no sign of letting up. Construction crews are finishing office towers, industrial buildings, rental apartments and single-family homes — and breaking ground on others to meet demand from expanding businesses and the growing number of people who work for them and need homes. It’s no wonder Texas leads the U.S. in… Read more

WIN A 3 NIGHT 4 DAY – CRUISE FOR (2)

IF HIRED YOU NOT ONLY GET A GREAT JOB WITH ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES IN AUSTIN – YOU ALSO CAN WIN A 3 NIGHT 4 DAY – CRUISE FOR (2)WE ARE HIRING IN OUR COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES DEPT- SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS PLUMBING SERVICE DEPT: 2 each   –   COMMERCIAL SERVICE DEPT –  Journeyman Service repair technician                       RESIDENTIAL SERVICE DEPT – Journeyman Service or Tradesmen Repair Technician HVAC SERVICE : 2each  –     COMMERCIAL SERVICE (small commercial) Including restaurants and small retail; split systems; up to 30 ton unit… Read more

Building Team Solutions A Table Sponsor And Vendor At The IEC Event

Building Team Solutions was a Table Sponsor and vendor at the IEC (Independent Electrical Contractors ) of Central Texas in Austin event last Friday) The electrical industry is the most technical of all building trades. It requires professional supervision and management to construct electrical projects. The only way to become a professional is through training, education and experience.Our mission is to offer independent electrical contractors quality education programs, industry information and services and by clear communication with governmental agencies, all helping to enhance their success, promote ethical business practices… Read more

Manufacturing Staffing At All Levels Of The Organization

As a recognized leader in the industry, we partner with top corporations to recruit and hire for entry level through journeyman level positions. Building Team Solutions has become a valued staffing partner to over thousands of companies. Building Team Solutions clients range from small manufacturers to Fortune 100 companies who share the common goal of seeking, attracting, and hiring top level machining and manufacturing talent to help meet the production and quality goals of our clients. If you have ever struggled with finding the level of talent needed to excel… Read more

Construction Industry Surge Helps Texas Economy

Construction crews in Texas aren’t just building houses; they’re building the area’s economy. Numbers released by the Texas Department of Workforce Services show there were 721,200 jobs created from 2011 to 2014. The Texas unemployment rate has been at or below the national rate for 85 consecutive months. Without the growth in Texas construction jobs in 2011, the national construction industry would have seen another year of job declines. Texas total construction employment increased by 27,100 during the year, for a solid 4.8 percent rate of growth. Statewide construction employment… Read more

Minority-and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) Disparity Study.

BIT CONST and BTS are involved with and supportive of broad diversity and support of small minority owned business… especially women owned businesses. But why does this matter, because if you read all the current findings including these listed below from American Express Open study: “women-owned firms are exceeding overall sector growth in eight of the 13 most populous industries, and in two of those industries (construction and transportation) women business owners are standing toe-to-toe with their competitors in terms of revenue accomplishments.” “The rate of growth in the number… Read more

Three Ways NOT to Find A Job.

You’re seeking work. You’ve tried everything. You’re frustrated. Don’t be. Sometimes we, as people, get caught up in our habits. While habits are good when it comes to finding work; we often forget to change our approach as the times change and new media evolves. Here are my three simple tips to NOT finding a job. If you’re practicing one of them, pivot. Changing your job-seeking habits can mean the difference between finding a job or not. And, of course, contact us to help you research and connect with new… Read more

3 Signs You’re A Great Salesperson!

3 Signs You’re A Great Salesperson! Do you love to sell anything? People often undervalue the need for great sales people. We don’t! That’s why our staff put together this blog today. We want to highlight the top three habits of amazing sales people. Use these tips to improve your abilities as a sales person and call us for advice and job postings! 1. DO you identify a customer’s need without being pushy or telling them what they need right off the bat? A great salesperson is able to convince… Read more

Seeking Help in Haiti

Building Team Solutions is seeking the perfect person for a non-– profit project in Haiti. The Christian foundation is helping to rebuild Haiti with a state – of – the – art concrete block plant. So, how does this help Haiti? Well, it will bring job opportunities to Haiti and help create a concrete plant. Self-sustainment is the mission. The country is still struggling after the devastation three years ago. However, you don’t hear about this any further into days evolving and 24 hour news. We are seeking a mission… Read more