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Groundbreakers
Suffolk Technology Partners with Trade Hounds on Construction Workforce Platform
Suffolk collaborated with Trade Hounds to develop a new feature to address workforce shortages.
Construction Safety
The Deadly Risk of Social Stigma and Shame Around Emotional and Mental Health
Labor & Workforce Development
New Online Construction Labor Marketplace Launches
Labor & Workforce Development
We Need to Talk About Suicide in the Construction Industry
Labor & Workforce Development
AED Foundation’s Pipeline for Success Model Shows How to Meet Workforce Goals
Labor & Workforce Development
Opportunities to Grow the Construction Workforce Amidst the Pandemic
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Pickup Trucks & Vans
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Adds Multi-Flex Tailgate and Trailering Enhancements
The available six-function tailgate offers offers Silverado customers easier access to bed cargo, enhanced loading solutions and a standing workstation.
Construction News
Fluor-Led JV Quits Huge Public-Private Partnership Building Baltimore’s Purple Line
Purple Line Transit Partners dispute $800M in cost overruns and the Maryland Transit Admin. is looking for contractors to finish the half-done $5.6B transit line
Construction Grade
House Approves Continuing Resolution that Funds Highway Bill through 2021
The House of Representatives approved by a 359-to-57 vote a resolution that would fund federal government programs beginning through December 11, and extend surface transportation funding legislation through fiscal 2021
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Labor & Workforce Development
Workforce Challenges Continue in Construction and Equipment Manufacturing Industries
Becky Schultz, editor of Equipment Today, and Sara Jensen, editor of OEM Off-Highway, explore the workforce challenges, and opportunities, during and post-pandemic.
Labor & Workforce Development
Why Good Construction Employees Leave and What to do About It
Here are five things employers in the construction industry can do to attract and keep employees on the job in this competitive hiring market.
Concrete
Matt Lyons Joins Brokk's North American Service Team
Lyons joins a highly skilled team of six training specialists who have more than 165 years combined experience.
Concrete
PCI Hires New Vice President, Technical Services
The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute has announced that it has hired Jared Brewe, PhD, P.E., S.E., as vice president, technical services.
Concrete
PCI Hires Randy Wilson as New Director, Architectural Precast Systems
The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute has announced that it has hired industry veteran Randy Wilson as its new Director, Architectural Precast Systems.
Concrete
ACI Hires Resource Center Manager, Prepares for Southern California Opening
The inaugural American Concrete Institute (ACI) Resource Center will open next month in Southern California.
Concrete
ACI Hires Resource Center Manager, Prepares for Southern California Opening
The inaugural American Concrete Institute (ACI) Resource Center will open next month in Southern California.
Concrete
NRMCA Announces 2020 Class of Developing Industry Leaders
NRMCA congratulates the following 21 rising-star executives selected for the 2020 Developing Industry Leaders (DIL) program.
Labor & Workforce Development
AED Foundation Embarks on Mission to Recognize 50 High School Programs by 2024
The Foundation has adapted to continue to fit the needs of students and schools across the US to help students graduate from AEDF's recognized high school programs.
Labor & Workforce Development
Trinseo Strengthens CASE Team with New Technical Service, Development Specialists
Trinseo announced appointments to its Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers business.
Concrete
CRSI Announces New Northeast Region Manager
CRSI announced the addition of Matthew Shergalis, PE, as its new Northeast Region Manager.
Labor & Workforce Development
Procore Launches a Construction Job Board
It's an online job board for the construction industry that allows employers to post their open jobs for free, and for job seekers to upload a resume and search for job opportunities within the industry.
Concrete
Spancrete Promotes Erik Varnadoe to Vice President of Precast Operations
Spancrete has promoted Erik Varnadoe to Vice President of Precast Operations.
Concrete
Multiquip Announces Retirement of Mike Ferguson
Multiquip senior director of Concrete Equipment Group retires after 37 years.
Labor & Workforce Development
AEM to Host Virtual Workforce Solution Summit
This three-day virtual event, August 10-12 2020, will feature two 45-minute sessions per day delivering education and ideas on workforce solutions.
Rental
United Rentals Launches Digital Learning Series on How to Unlock Smarter Worksites
The free, educational webinars will review best practices on how companies can make the most of their rented and owned equipment fleets, and explore how companies can unlock smarter worksites.
Labor & Workforce Development
Studies Show Broad Support for High School Trades Education But Barriers to Training
Recent poll and survey show broad support for skilled trades education, but school systems face major barriers in providing the required courses
Labor & Workforce Development
Architecture, Construction and Engineering Mentor Program Goes Virtual Amid COVID-19 Crisis
ACE Mentor Program of America takes mentoring virtual with launch of ACE Student Resources Online
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5 Strategies for Hiring During a Pandemic
There’s a “new normal” for hiring and onboarding these days. Try out these five tips if you're looking to hire.
Labor & Workforce Development
Post-Pandemic Tips for Recruiting the Construction Workforce
Many workers have been displaced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Use these tips to find and recruit this pool of potential workers to the construction industry.
Construction Safety
ABC's Greg Sizemore Talks About the Need to Address Suicide in Construction
Suicide risks in construction, particularly in light of the current coronavirus pandemic, must be addressed as part of a construction company's safety focus.
Profit Matters
[The Contractors Best Friend] New Ways to Find Employees Part 2
In part two, the team shares stories and insights on how to hire the next generation of employees.
Profit Matters
[PODCAST] The Contractors Best Friend: New Ways to Find Employees Part 1
Finding talent can be difficult, but the team discusses new ways to find employees including Veterans and the younger generation.
Equipment
[PODCAST] AED Foundation and Caterpillar Investing in Reducing Technician Shortage
Caterpillar and the AED Foundation have announced a $300,000 scholarship to bring more students from high school into technical education.
Labor & Workforce Development
[VIDEO] Four Keys to Worker Retention
Here are our top four keys to retaining workers and building your workforce.
Labor & Workforce Development
Massachusetts Carpenters Return to Work after Coronavirus Safety Walk-Out
North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters directed the walk-out on April 6, but on Monday said members would go back to work if contractors commit to measures to limit the spread of the highly infectious virus
Equipment
[VIDEO] What is the Construction Industry Doing to Solve a Workforce Shortage?
ForConstructionPros.com conducted interviews with various manufacturers and experts while at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 to discuss how construction contractors can help solve the workforce puzzle.
Labor & Workforce Development
[PODCAST] Suffolk Shares How Military Veterans are Filling Company's Labor Needs
Suffolk solves labor shortage by recruiting, employing and celebrating military veterans.
Equipment
[VIDEO] Steadfast Entities Offers Apprenticeship Program for Equipment Operators
Steadfast Entities rents heavy equipment to general contractors. But the company is also a driving force in workforce development for construction equipment operators.
Equipment
[PODCAST] Caterpillar’s Think Big Program for Service Technician Workforce Development
Griffin Reome tells us how it works and offers his unique perspective as a graduate of the program.
