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Important Skills to Include on Your Electrician Resume

Important Skills to Include on Your Electrician Resume

by Grand Rapids GreatLakesSkilledTrades | May 16, 2023 | Job search, Skilled Trades

It’s only natural to want to land the best possible job in your field. And one of the most important things you can do to achieve that goal is to ensure your resume stands out. If you’re an electrician, your skills are what will set you apart from the competition. But...
HVAC Technician Certifications and Education

HVAC Technician Certifications and Education

by Grand Rapids GreatLakesSkilledTrades | May 2, 2023 | Skilled Trades

HVAC stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. An HVAC technician is responsible for all aspects of a building’s climate control system, ensuring that it maintains the proper temperature and humidity level. Some HVAC technicians work solely on residential...
The Benefits of Outsourcing Your Construction Projects

The Benefits of Outsourcing Your Construction Projects

by Grand Rapids GreatLakesSkilledTrades | Apr 25, 2023 | Contracting, Skilled Trades

Outsourcing is the process of shifting a particular part of your business operations to an outside company. You remain in control of the projects, but the company you contract with handles the staffing and all of the day-to-day concerns. If you’re a contractor,...
What Does a Pipe Fitter Do Exactly?

What Does a Pipe Fitter Do Exactly?

by Grand Rapids GreatLakesSkilledTrades | Apr 18, 2023 | Skilled Trades

If you’re looking for a new career in the skilled trades, you might have come across job postings for pipe fitters. But what exactly is a pipe fitter, and what do they do all day? Here is what you should know. What Is a Pipe Fitter? A pipe fitter is sort of like a...
Ensure Construction Safety This Spring

Ensure Construction Safety This Spring

by Grand Rapids GreatLakesSkilledTrades | Apr 11, 2023 | Skilled Trades

May is Construction Safety Month, so now is a great time to review your site safety practices. A strong safety management program doesn’t only reduce the risk of workplace injuries. It also boosts morale, enhances recruitment, improves productivity, and can increase...
How contractors can work safely during winter

How contractors can work safely during winter

by Grand Rapids GreatLakesSkilledTrades | Dec 6, 2022 | Contracting, Safety, Skilled Trades

Hibernation is for bears. Contractors, they’ve still got bills to pay, businesses to grow—so they’ll find ways to get as much work as possible done in the frigid winter. There’s definitely opportunity, but there is a big proviso: There are a whole new set of...
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