Training & Education

The foundation's Certified Technician credential, earned when a student graduates from an accredited program and successfully passes the certification test, will help these individuals stand apart from the crowd when seeking a career post-graduation.
AED Foundation Continues Its Endeavor to Accredit 100 College Programs
The AED Foundation (AEDF) is committed to accrediting 100 college programs by 2024, working consistently with schools to provide this distinction.
August 11, 2020
No matter your situation, look today to move your next vice president to a greater level of responsibility and accountability. The effort will benefit both the new vice president and just about everyone else with whom they come into contact!
The Making of a Leader: The Construction Vice President
February 27, 2017
The AED Foundation saw the need for an aptitude test that would allow students the opportunity to see where they stand before committing to an industry program.
AED Foundation’s Construction Career Aptitude Test Soon to Launch
August 4, 2020
To keep pace with the growing demand for ACI-certified personnel on various concrete construction projects, ACI has launched the ACI Certification Verify app to help supervisors verify the status of ACI-certified individuals on a jobsite.
ACI Expands Certification Offerings, Launches App
July 23, 2020
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Why It Pays to Invest in Operator Training
July 15, 2020
Brokk offers on-demand training options designed to help existing customers improve efficiency and safety in a number of applications, top-down demolition, concrete cutting, process and foundry.
Brokk Offers Jobsite Safety, Productivity Training Program
July 10, 2020
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Whether your reorganizing your existing lube room or creating a new one, make sure you include these eight essential items on your shelves.
August 1, 2020
No matter your situation, look today to move your next vice president to a greater level of responsibility and accountability. The effort will benefit both the new vice president and just about everyone else with whom they come into contact!
The Making of a Leader: The Construction Vice President
The role of construction vice president has expanded to take on more-specific responsibilities, demanding an individual who is more skilled and schooled in ways to grow the company
February 27, 2017
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Ensure Extra Safety Measures With Intelligent Dash Cams for Fleets
Samsara AI Dash Cams analyze the road and driver behavior in real-time, improving drive safety and reducing fleet costs.
July 7, 2020
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About 25 educational sessions are scheduled led by industry experts and covering issues from cracking and fiber reinforcement to job costing and managing a concrete business during COVID-19.
5 Reasons to Attend the Concrete Foundations Virtual Convention 2020
Concrete Foundations Association's annual convention is virtual this year.
July 10, 2020
Many ACI Chapters, who have already begun to take advantage of this opportunity, are seeing higher attendance numbers and increased engagement.
ACI Webinars Highly Attended
Any ACI Chapter in good standing can offer unlimited webinars on a date, time and topic of their choosing.
July 2, 2020
With modern finishing equipment, achieving overall floor flatness and levelness has made it easy for flatwork finishers.
What are FF and FL numbers?
Since it was introduced in the 1970s, F-numbers have proven to be useful in measuring and improving concrete floor flatness and levelness. With modern finishing equipment, achieving overall floor flatness and levelness has made it easy for flatwork finish
May 27, 2020
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ACI Announces Middle East Fellowship Recipient
ACI has named the recipient of the Middle East Fellowship for the 2020-2021 award year.
May 27, 2020
The $5,000 scholarship will be administered by the ACI Foundation and awarded annually to undergraduate students who are enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in civil engineering or construction management from an accredited institution of higher education.
ACI Foundation Announces the Roger S. Johnston Memorial Scholarship
The $5,000 scholarship will be administered by the ACI Foundation and awarded annually to undergraduate students enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in civil engineering or construction management.
May 23, 2020
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Exceptional Customer Service Starts with Confidence
Customers want to know that the employee they are working with is confident and will be able to serve them in a professional manner.
September 17, 2019
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ACI Announces Middle East Fellowship Recipient
ACI has named the recipient of the Middle East Fellowship for the 2020-2021 award year.
May 27, 2020
The $5,000 scholarship will be administered by the ACI Foundation and awarded annually to undergraduate students who are enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in civil engineering or construction management from an accredited institution of higher education.
ACI Foundation Announces the Roger S. Johnston Memorial Scholarship
The $5,000 scholarship will be administered by the ACI Foundation and awarded annually to undergraduate students enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in civil engineering or construction management.
May 23, 2020
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Exceptional Customer Service Starts with Confidence
Customers want to know that the employee they are working with is confident and will be able to serve them in a professional manner.
September 17, 2019
LafargeHolcim recently awarded several scholarships.
LafargeHolcim Awards Scholarships for Skill Development
LafargeHolcim recently announced the names of the eight recipients of the 37th Annual Gygi and von Wyss Foundation Scholarship, an award open to children of employees of LafargeHolcim companies in the United States.
May 16, 2020
The significance of properly and safely handling equipment.
Ditch Witch Offers New Equipment Operation Training Modules
The Ditch Witch certified training modules are available for stand-on skid steers, walk-behind trenchers, ride-on trenchers and roto witch drilling attachment.
May 7, 2020
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How to Recruit Gen Z to the Construction Industry
Move over Millennials, Generation-Z workers are ready to take your jobs and here’s why they’ll succeed
May 1, 2020
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What Does Coaching and Mentoring Mean in the Construction Industry?
Industry expert Ken Monlux discusses how to use both for the betterment of your business
March 23, 2020
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Serious Labs Unveils Universal Motion Base for VR Simulators
The versatile prototype can be used for safety training across seated machines and vehicles.
March 10, 2020
Simulations used in the Leading Safety Works simulation program will be based on actual events rooted in construction or utility applications.
Crane Industry Services Introduces Behavioral Simulation Safety Training Certification
The Leading Safety Works program establishes critical, effective and lasting connections between project and people strategies
March 10, 2020
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Sexual Harassment Training in Construction: Tips and Myths
Traliant CLO Andrew Rawson discusses the ins and outs of sexual harassment training for the construction industry.
March 2, 2020
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CM Labs Expands Crew Training So More Operators Can Train Together on One Virtual Site
New feature allows loader and hauler operators, signal people and more to work on the same virtual site, scores each individually, and rolls up their performance to a team score to enhance teamwork
March 2, 2020
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Industry Tackles Work Zone Safety Training with New Online Tool
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) released CrewSafety: Work Zone Training, a series of web-based work zone safety training modules specific to the asphalt road construction industry
February 24, 2020
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CM Labs Simulations Unveiling Most Advanced Excavator Training Exercise at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020
February 20, 2020
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Virtual Reality Airline Maintenance Module Available for Lifts
Virtual reality module provides advanced hands-on training and assessment in a risk-free environment for airline maintenance crews
February 19, 2020
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CM Labs Launches Affordable Simulator to Bridge the Skills Gap
Vortex Edge Max entry level heavy-equipment simulator for contractors and training organizations to debut at CONEXPO 2020, booth F100911 in the Festival Hall
February 10, 2020
Study shows 73% of construction companies rely on their supervisors and foremen to deliver safety training to jobsite workers.
Study: Influence of Supervisors on Construction Safety Rising
Engaged jobsite workers continue to be a critical part of safety programs, and new data show that construction firms rely on supervisors’ leadership to improve safety
February 6, 2020
With CM Labs Instructor Operating Station (IOS) instructors can now make changes to exercises on the fly.
CM Labs Simulation Instructors Can Customize Simulation Exercises on the Fly
CM Labs to showcase innovative new training customization capabilities at CONEXPO 2020.
January 28, 2020
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Illinois Sees Success with Construction Apprenticeship Programs
More than 85% of all apprenticeship enrollment in Illinois is in the construction sector, making the industry’s apprenticeship system one of the state’s largest privately-financed post-secondary institutions
January 6, 2020
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Wheel Loader Simulator Training Pack
CM Labs' Wheel Loader Simulation Training Pack includes advanced earthmoving techniques as well as guided learning features for faster skills acquisition.
December 12, 2019
Taking the initiative requires forethought, purpose and calculates the right timing for the right action.
The Power of Taking the Initiative with Construction Customers
The power of taking initiative can move you and your reputation with customers, suppliers and your own employees to greater heights of respect and satisfaction
December 10, 2019
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Teaching the Basics…Again!
Reality is that training new employees is an ongoing task as new workers continue to enter the industry and your company; these six tips can help
December 9, 2019
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Developing Decision Makers to Take a Lead
Your employees should be trained to make the decisions you pay them to make.
December 9, 2019
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5 Spring Training Tips to Get Your Season Off to the Start You Want
Here are some pre-season tips that might assist your efforts to be better this season than you were last.
December 9, 2019
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Client Retention 101: 6 Steps to Keeping Good Customers
December 9, 2019