Hiring in construction hasn’t slowed down in the Black Hills—but finding the right people hasn’t gotten easier either. Here’s what the most recent data actually shows, and what it means for your business if you’re trying to build a crew that lasts.

Most construction hiring mistakes don’t happen on the job site. They happen during the interview. If you’re not asking the right questions, you’re not uncovering how a candidate will actually perform, communicate, or fit with your crew.

Employers, stop hiring the wrong people. This blog goes through the true cost of a bad hire in construction.

The 24 Hour Rule, and Why Speed Wins in Hiring

(And Why Culture Wins Every Time) When I interviewed hundreds of contractors across the Black Hills , almost everyone said the same thing: “We should be hiring for culture fit… but we don’t always know how to.” And honestly? I get it. Projects move fast. Crews need people now. When you're under pressure, it’s easy to fall back on hiring for skill because it feels safer. But here’s the truth every contractor eventually learns: A high-skill worker with a bad attitude will cost