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7 Signs You Have the Right Characteristics to Become a Great Construction Worker

Construction is a vibrant and exciting industry, and great construction workers can expect to enjoy a highly rewarding career whilst working alongside some of the nations biggest contractors. You may be wondering what exactly it takes to become a great construction worker, so in this blog post Brix Projects will be sharing 7 signs that you have the right characteristics to be successful in this industry.

Flexible

The construction industry values those who can be flexible with their schedule and expectations. As one of the more volatile and unpredictable industries, plans can change at any moment. It is important that you are able to adapt to these changes to keep the project on track for success. You should also be aware that some roles may require you to travel interstate, whilst others might only be short term. If you are a flexible individual you will be highly valued in the construction industry and well sought after by recruiters and contractors.

Trustworthy

People who work in construction need to be trustworthy. As you will be working alongside many different personalities and heavy machinery, you need to demonstrate that you are reliable and can be trusted to obey site rules. Trust is one of the fundamental building blocks on the workplace, and this is especially true for construction. Trustworthy employees build stronger relationships whilst also being more engaged and performance orientated in their roles.

Willingness to learn new skills

The construction industry is rapidly evolving, and recruiters are always on the lookout for new skilled workers to fill roles. With Australia experiencing a skills shortage, there is no better time than now to upskill and secure an exciting new role. If you are prepared to learn new skills, you can expect to earn great rates, develop strong industry connections and enjoy a very fruitful career in construction.

Ability to take constructive criticism

We all make mistakes on the job sometimes, and it is important that you are able to respond respectfully to constructive feedback. To deliver a great job you need to work as part of a team, and that includes helping each other out where possible. Remember that your colleagues are only trying to help, not bring you down. Treat constructive feedback as an opportunity for growth and you will have a very satisfying experience working in construction.

Problem solving abilities

If you’ve got strong problem solving abilities, your well cut out for a career in construction. You can face any number of challenges throughout a typical workday, and being able to overcome these and keep the project in track is key to success. If you’ve got a natural aptitude for problem solving, you will be highly valued. This includes things such as developing an evaluating construction plans, as well as overseeing their execution.

Teamwork

Throughout your time in construction you will be working alongside many different people, but you all share the same goal. Maintain an open line of communication with your colleagues and keep an eye out for any potential hazards on site. Teamwork helps make the construction process run like a well-oiled machine, keeping everyone safe and ensuring project deadlines are met.

What Next?

You’ve got the skills and qualities for the job, and you’re starting your first day, where to from here? It is most important now that you apply these abilities within your workplace. Come with us as we look at how you can do this and continue to move forward in your newly acquired role.

8 Top Tips for Being a Great Construction Worker

  1. First Day Introductions

It’s your first day, and you want to make an impression. The best quality you can have for this is to introduce yourself properly to your site manager. Shake his hand, introduce yourself and listen attentively to any instructions and direction they give.

  1. Ideas and Suggestions

Being proactive by offering practical suggestions can look great from an employers perspective. If you have an idea that will help do things more efficiently then speak up and suggest it, the worse that can happen is that you are told no or get a resounding yes!

  1. Go the Extra Mile

Be flexible in what you are prepared to do on the site and do more than is required. This demonstrates to your employer that you are willing to work hard, are responsible and are eager to do more than asked of you.

  1. Be Proactive

Being proactive will look different for everyone, but this may merely be anticipating problems and suggesting ways to fix them in the construction field. It would be best if you didn’t go about changing anything without first consulting your site manager because there may be safety implications. However, if you see something that needs to be done that no-one is doing it, go ahead and do it yourself, even if it is just cleaning up.

  1. Ask for Feedback

Asking for feedback is a sure way to show your initiative with your employer because it demonstrates that you are willing to grow and learn. Being able to receive feedback without taking it personally but using it as a tool to improve is a great skill to have and will help you move forward in your role.

  1. Never Bad Mouth the Company

Never bad-mouth the company you are working for, even if it doesn’t work out. It doesn’t matter who you are talking to, being negative about your workplace is

Do you think you have what it takes to become a great construction worker?  Brix Projects are always on the lookout for construction workers who are keen to succeed in the industry. We currently have a number of fantastic opportunities on some of the most sough after projects in Sydney, to find out more please get in touch on 1800 621 066 today.

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