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ConstructReach Presents Community Involvement Initiative

The three-day event unites leaders in construction, manufacturing, business, and education to engage youth and tackle workforce issues.

September 25, 2023

Through this innovative event, ConstructReach seeks to promote collaboration between sectors to diversify the construction and manufacturing pipeline, ensuring a brighter future for the industry and the city of St. Louis.

Carpentry, Plumbing, Welding Courses Available as Part of NCCERconnect Series

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

This streamlined structure makes it easier for instructors to deliver both titles within a single calendar year, using just one learner access code, online grade book, and classroom setup.

September 20, 2023

This combination setup allows for keeping all the training resources in one place for trainees and instructors.

Manufacturers' Group Honors Vermeer’s Mary Andringa

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)

Andringa started out at Vermeer in human resources, then moved to the advertising department and became deeply involved in manufacturing operations.

September 19, 2023

Andringa has been a strong advocate for workforce development and education throughout her career as a manufacturer.

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.

September 17, 2023

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.

September 14, 2023

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.

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.

September 12, 2023

This month-long campaign aims to increase public awareness of construction careers and inspire the next generation of craft professionals.

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.

September 11, 2023

The second edition includes updates to reflect modern best practices and industry trends.

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.

September 10, 2023

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

To serve aspiring entrepreneurs within the skilled trades industry, The Home Depot Foundation is partnering with Bunker Labs to introduce an entrepreneurship program.

September 6, 2023

To serve aspiring entrepreneurs within the skilled trades industry, The Home Depot Foundation is partnering with Bunker Labs to introduce an entrepreneurship program.

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.

August 18, 2023

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.

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.

August 16, 2023

Ipaf Best Practices Training And Familiarization

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.

August 10, 2023

William Presnell, an experienced operator with Carume Contractors in Arizona.

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.

August 9, 2023

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.

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.

July 22, 2023

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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.

July 16, 2023

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Setting Up Your IT Infrastructure Keeps Your Business Organized

It’s important that you don’t get bogged down because you’re unorganized. Organization starts with your IT infrastructure.

July 15, 2023

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Coaching & Consulting

How to Develop an Organizational Structure That Scales with Your Growth

A strong organizational structure is important for any business from the very beginning. You may be starting out on your own or with very few team members. You should build out your organizational structure in a way that will scale with your business.

June 10, 2023

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What Contractors Really Think About EPDs

We spoke to five producers who have already completed Environmental Product Declarations, in an effort to gauge the truth about the process, benefits, and what it looks like from the other side.

May 18, 2023

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