The hidden risk in industrial projects: The experience gap between teams
For the past few years, the conversation across refining and petrochemical has centered on one thing: the labor shortage. Finding bodies. Filling seats. Getting crews on-site. And while that problem has not gone away, it is no longer the whole story. Because here is what is actually happening: many owner-operators, EPCs and contractors are not necessarily struggling to find people. They are struggling to find the right people. The ones who have seen it before. …
MontiPower grows industrial market presence
Finding the right talent to support market expansion is important. MontiPower recently faced that challenge while looking to grow awareness of a specialized product line across several industrial sectors, including manufacturing, wind energy, mobility and signage. According to Nathan Knight, president with MontiPower, the partnership with BIC developed naturally through the company’s involvement with BIC’s industrial network and events. “We wanted to create a sales position to focus on developing our MBX line where we …
The relocation reality no one wants to say out loudIn Section Bic Recruiting: Professional Perspectives
By: TONI ROSARIO Director of HR & Recruiting BIC Recruiting Let’s just call it what it is. If your roles aren’t getting filled right now, it’s not just a tough market. The rules of hiring have changed. A few years ago, you could run a national search, put together a competitive package and expect strong candidates to relocate for the right opportunity. Today, that playbook isn’t working. Across the Gulf Coast, especially in inspection, catalyst, construction, maintenance …
Thorpe strengthens operations leadership
As companies expand into key markets, securing the right leadership becomes critical to sustaining growth and operational excellence. Thorpe Speciality Services recently faced that challenge as it looked to strengthen its Salt Lake City operation with dedicated leadership to support continued performance and regional growth. Thorpe sought a recruiting partner that could deliver both technical expertise and cultural alignment. That search led them to BIC Recruiting. The operations manager role required a highly specialized candidate …
The skilled trades crisis: Why 2026 demands a new recruiting playbook
By: TONI ROSARIO Director of HR & Recruiting BIC Recruiting: Professional Perspectives The construction and industrial sectors need 500,000 additional workers in 2026 just to keep pace with demand. If you’re a contractor struggling to fill positions, this is your daily reality. We’re out of time for half-measures. The contractors who thrive won’t be posting more ads. They’ll rethink how they attract, hire and retain skilled workers. The numbers tell the story 88% of construction firms report …