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Construction Jobs in Houston
The United States is continuing to develop at a rapid pace, especially when it comes to construction. One would think that significant construction areas would be limited to big name cities like New York City, Seattle, Los Angeles, or Miami; however, the city with the third largest building market in 2019 was Houston, Texas. As
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The #1 Choice for Construction Jobs in Dallas
The labor demand for construction continues to be high, especially in Dallas. As one of the fastest growing construction markets, construction jobs in Dallas are needed to keep driving the market forward. But, how do you know what kind of construction job is the right fit for you? (“As one of the fastest-growing construction markets
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How to Get Into Construction
The demand for skilled craft professionals in America is high, and it’s never been a better time to be in the trade industry. If you’re wondering how to get into construction without any prior trade knowledge, you’ve come to the right place. Why start a career in construction? Construction can offer you many benefits and
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The Construction Market Boom: Dallas and Houston
It may not come as a surprise that New York topped the list for the biggest building market in the country in 2019. But, did you know Dallas and Houston followed in the number two and three spots for the largest construction markets? The construction industry is becoming more lucrative and rewarding than ever in
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Looking for the best industrial construction jobs?
Searching for a job isn’t hard, but what is hard is finding the right company to work for. If you’re looking for the best industrial construction jobs, come join us at Polk Mechanical. We have many careers opportunities in a variety of trades. Who is Polk Mechanical? We are a mechanical contractor located in Dallas
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How the Plumber Shortage is Hurting Construction Companies
Plumber shortages are causing a ripple of effects in the construction industry. There's a variety of factors causing this shortage, but more importantly...
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Millennials in Construction: A Blueprint to a Better Future
Millennials have been called many names, but being labeled a construction worker is typically not one of them. In fact, the average age of construction workers is about 40-years-old, which poses a huge problem for our industry. It’s no secret that the majority of the trade industry is aging out, and there are not enough
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DFW Commercial Construction Company on the Rise
It’s true, everything is bigger in Texas –including the construction industry! Since January 2019, the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex has seen a rapid increase in new commercial and residential construction projects. In turn, Texas has seen a growing demand for skilled workers at commercial construction companies like our very own - Polk Mechanical Company.
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Polk Mechanical Ranked as One of Dallas’ Fastest Growing Companies
For the 27th year, Southern Methodist University’s (SMU) Cox School of Business has released the 100 fastest-growing companies in the Dallas region for 2018. SMU Cox Business School is ranked in the top 50 business schools in the country and has won a variety of awards due to their academic excellence. In order to qualify
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Polk Mechanical Lands a Spot on ENR’s Top 600 Specialty Contractors List!
Every year, ENR (Engineering News Record) publishes a list of the Top 600 Specialty Contractors. Polk Mechanical is proud to have been awarded a spot on the ENR Top 600 Specialty Contractors of 2018. It is an honor to be mentioned on this national list and we are very proud of this accomplishment. In 2017,
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