PeopleLift Expands Skilled Labor Recruitment in Construction Sector with Acquisition

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Friday, January 31st, 2025

PeopleLift, a global leader in innovative talent and managed hiring solutions, announces the equity-based acquisition of Onboard Talent Group, LLC, an Atlanta-based leader in recruiting talent for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries. This strategic integration aims to enhance PeopleLift's service offerings and deliver value to clients across industries with imminent hiring opportunities. PeopleLift is anticipating the rollout of expanded services and innovative solutions starting Q1 FY25, reflecting collective resources and transformation through AI. PeopleLift is venture-led by the Visconti Group.

“Through conversations with the PeopleLift team and its founder, we discovered common ground in our shared vision to deliver top talent and identified that PeopleLift has the tools and infrastructure in place to deliver on solutions our clients have been asking for,” explains Brian Huie, founder, Onboard Talent Group. “We are confident that this integration will bring resolve to business owners and hiring managers and especially those in the AEC industries where technical and skilled labor is in high demand.”

State of Hiring Solutions: Construction Industry and Metro Atlanta
According to the Deloitte 2025 Engineering and Construction Industry Outlook, “Talent shortages are likely to remain a key concern for the AEC Industry. In particular, the increase in manufacturing construction and the continued build-out of data centers and energy-specific projects could put additional pressure on the industry.” Metro Atlanta ranks fourth in the US as the fastest-growing data center market according to Metro Atlanta CEO.

“This acquisition aligns with our value-driven mission to offer comprehensive and customized recruitment solutions and to elevate human potential with the responsible use of AI," said Tim Visconti, founder, Visconti Group. "We recognize the proven methodologies and track record of Onboard Talent Group to bolster our vertical integration as a premier talent pipeline provider.