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ACPA & Besser Accepting Applications for 2024 Scholarship
American Concrete Pipe Association
Students participating in, or planning to attend, a technical program, community college, or university are eligible. Winners of the scholarship are also qualified to participate in the ACPA’s 2024 Pipe School.
The scholarship was originally established in 2016 in recognition of the ACPA’s Concrete Pipe Week with the intention of investing in talented and energetic students who have an interest in joining and advancing the industry forward.
Construction Safety
Top 5 Dangers of Working With Heavy Equipment
Heavy Equipment Colleges of America
The construction industry accounts for a large number of yearly work-related fatalities. There are ways to prevent this by following protocol and knowing the heavy equipment you are working with.
While you can’t predict when a heavy equipment-related accident will occur, should be aware of particular actions that are most likely to cause an accident.
Business
Celebrate the 11th Annual Careers in Construction Month
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
There are numerous ways that construction companies and associations, secondary and postsecondary educational organizations, and other groups can participate in the celebrations and spread the word about careers in construction.
This month-long campaign aims to increase public awareness of construction careers and inspire the next generation of craft professionals.
Business
NCCER Releases Updated Version of Solar PV Training Module
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
This introductory textbook covers the fundamentals of solar energy generation, PV systems and their components, and how solar installation projects occur safely and successfully.
The second edition includes updates to reflect modern best practices and industry trends.
Business
International Code Council Reveals 2024 Plumbing Code and Mechanical Code
International Code Council
The new changes to the International Plumbing Code and International Mechanical Code will provide the most substantial format changes to the International Codes in 25 years.
The 2024 IPC improves public health through enhanced waste management requirements and plumbing system resilience to natural hazards.
Training & Education
The Home Depot Foundation Creates New Skilled Trades Opportunities
The Home Depot
To serve aspiring entrepreneurs within the skilled trades industry, The Home Depot Foundation is partnering with Bunker Labs to introduce an entrepreneurship program.
To serve aspiring entrepreneurs within the skilled trades industry, The Home Depot Foundation is partnering with Bunker Labs to introduce an entrepreneurship program.
Business
NTI's New Program Aims to Grow Construction Workforce
National Technical Institute
National Technical Institute expands the trained trade workforce by initiating the Regional Immersion Program. The program will train prospective employees and then set them up for success with contractors of their trade.
The school’s courses are all available online and can be completed in as little as nine weeks with video instruction that introduces students to the fundamentals of each respective trade.
Equipment
IPAF Regional Manager Talks Lift Equipment Safety & Certifications
International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
Learn some scissor lift and boom lift safety basics from this Q&A.
Ipaf Best Practices Training And Familiarization
Business
NCCER Makes Big Changes to Electrical Curriculum
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
NCCER has published the eleventh edition of its Electrical curriculum, providing a focused learner experience aligned with 2023 electrical codes and regulations.
With more than 630,000 electricians needed nationwide over the next three years, the four-level electrical track is one of NCCER’s most widely-used programs and sets the industry standard for electrician training.
Fleet Maintenance
4 Steps to Forecasting Equipment Fleet Additions During an Unstable Market
RDO Equipment Co.
Contractors want to understand opportunities to improve equipment efficiency through software and hardware additions to increase their fleet’s productivity.
William Presnell, an experienced operator with Carume Contractors in Arizona.
Business
Influencing Field Production Through Greater Clarity
Pinnacle Development Group,Inc
In this article, the first of a four-part series, we will address how being clear in our communications as field leaders is critical to influence the actual production we want to achieve.
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Customer Education is Key to Growing Your Business with Infrared Technology
KM International
You can greatly expand your opportunities and margins with infrared asphalt repair, but you need to be ready to answer customer questions and demonstrate its advantages.
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