Candidate Advice

Before You Open the Office: Hiring the Leader Who Will Define a New Market

Expanding into a new geographic market can create significant growth opportunities for a construction company, engineering firm, architecture practice, specialty contractor, building automation provider, or other built environment organization. A [...]

By |2026-06-18T14:16:02+00:00June 18th, 2026|Candidate Advice|

The Hottest Hiring Sectors in 2026: Data Centers, Infrastructure & Clean Energy

If 2026 has a defining theme in the built environment, it’s this: Demand isn’t just growing, it’s concentrating in a few high-impact sectors. While hiring remains challenging across the board [...]

By |2026-04-13T15:13:33+00:00May 27th, 2026|Candidate Advice, Technology and Trends|

Are Interviews Dead in AEC Hiring?

For decades, the interview has been the cornerstone of hiring in the built environment. A candidate sits across the table, walks through their resume, answers a few technical questions and [...]

Why “Loyalty” Looks Different to Employers in 2026

Employee loyalty has transformed. In today’s competitive construction, engineering, and manufacturing sectors, professionals no longer measure commitment solely by tenure. Instead, they evaluate the quality of their experience, growth opportunities, [...]

By |2026-01-26T19:34:06+00:00February 18th, 2026|Attract Talent, Candidate Advice, Recruiting Talent|

How to Transition from the Field to the Front Office in Construction

If you've spent your career boots-on-the-ground in construction, you know the job like the back of your hand—how to keep crews moving, solve problems in real time, and deliver projects [...]

What Recruiters Really Look for on a Construction Executive Resume

Your resume is often your first impression—and when you're targeting executive roles in construction, it needs to show more than just experience. At Raymond Search Group, we’ve reviewed thousands of [...]

By |2025-08-06T18:51:57+00:00September 24th, 2025|Candidate Advice|

Why Skilled Trades Are Evolving into Tech-Driven Professions

The image of the skilled trades has long been rooted in tradition: hands-on work, tools in hand, learning through apprenticeship, and mastering a craft over years of on-the-job experience. But [...]

By |2025-08-06T18:19:30+00:00August 13th, 2025|Candidate Advice, Technology and Trends|

Career Paths in HVAC, Manufacturing & Building Systems: Where Do You Grow from Here?

From HVAC service techs and controls specialists to plant engineers and building automation pros, skilled professionals across HVAC, manufacturing, and building systems are at the heart of today’s infrastructure. These [...]

By |2025-07-02T18:08:58+00:00July 30th, 2025|Candidate Advice, Recruiting Talent|

How to Stand Out as a Candidate in a Competitive AEC Market

The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industries are evolving rapidly. As firms adapt to new technologies, sustainability goals, and increased project complexity, they’re seeking professionals who do more than meet [...]

By |2025-07-02T18:10:19+00:00July 16th, 2025|architecture, Candidate Advice, Construction Company|
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