Search | For Construction Pros

649 Results

Section: Business > Business Services > Training & Education

National Construction Trade Championships Return for 35th Annual Competition

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

ABC’s all-of-the-above approach to workforce development has produced a network of affiliates across the country that offer more than 800 apprenticeship, craft, safety, and management education programs to build the people who build America.

February 14, 2024

Craft students and apprentices travel from across the country to demonstrate their superior skills, education, and safe work practices and compete for top honors.

Coaching & Consulting

Job Costing: What, Why, and How

Job Costing is an important tool in evaluating your business performance. Without job costing, it’s difficult to understand where you’re making your money. You could be making a significant profit on certain types of projects and losing money on others.

February 10, 2024

Adobe Stock 264141552

Construction Labor Report Discusses Constricted Labor Pool

ConstructConnect

This report analyzes how the labor force has shifted since the pandemic and provides practical strategies for how organizations can adapt.

February 5, 2024

The report provides five specific strategies for how businesses can adapt to these new construction labor dynamics.

ABC Reveals Construction Job and Labor Data Shows Consistent Worker Shortage

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

Industry job openings decreased by 21,000 last month and are down by 39,000 from the same time last year.

February 2, 2024

Industry job openings decreased by 21,000 last month and are down by 39,000 from the same time last year.

Elecosoft’s Asta University Introduces Powerproject

Through Asta University, Elecosoft provides colleges and universities with access to Powerproject for free, giving students firsthand experience with a construction scheduling and management package.

January 31, 2024

Schools that are given usage rights to Powerproject are primarily making it available to students within their engineering and/or construction management departments to better understand the use of technology in construction, particularly in the area of scheduling.

Upgraded JLG University Enhances Learning Experience

JLG Industries Inc.

The all-new JLG University offers users access to a library of training content and videos, as well as learning paths for continued growth.

December 21, 2023

With this new site, the JLG Training team can now collect customer feedback and use those insights to improve the training experience over time.

The Contractors Best Friend

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 15: Ideas to Keep Potentially Talented Employees Engaged

Caterpillar - Cat

Construction expert Brad Humphrey sits down with Jason Hurdis, Caterpillar’s global market professional for quarry and aggregates, to discuss retaining workers.

December 20, 2023

Compact Track Loaders

Enhanced Cab Comfort Boosts CTLs’ Productivity

In-the-cab amenities and technology improve operator well-being and efficiency.

December 18, 2023

Since Bobcat's CTLs decrease noises and vibration, operators can focus more on their tasks, rather than their surrounding environments, leading to higher productivity and improved safety.

The Contractors Best Friend

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 14: 'Second Chance' New Hires

Caterpillar - Cat

Many contractors are giving former employees a second chance on the jobsite to help fill workforce gaps.

December 6, 2023

Work Truck Manufacturer Introduces Engineering Program for College Students

The program spans a 12-week period, covering the summer months, and offers not only competitive compensation but also attractive benefits such as relocation assistance, mentorship, training, social activities, and volunteer opportunities.

November 16, 2023

Participants can select from four distinct tracks tailored to provide a focused engineering experience.

The Contractors Best Friend

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 12: When It Rains, It's Time to Train

Caterpillar - Cat

When adverse weather strikes, slowing work productivity on the jobsite, it's the perfect time to train employees.

November 8, 2023

NCCER Announces New Superintendent Certification Program

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

Aspiring or recently promoted superintendents who complete the training and assessment components of the program can earn their full certification upon accomplishment and verification of the four-year experience requirement.

November 2, 2023

Recent labor trends show an increasing demand for field leaders and a shrinking pool of qualified candidates.

Construction Technology

Mobile Hydraulics & the Shift to an IoT Environment

Bosch Rexroth Corp.

Bosch Rexroth’s Enrique Busquets answers eight questions on connectivity in the new era of electrification.

October 27, 2023

Automation has been in mobile hydraulics for many years. From mining to agriculture, automated machine solutions have provided a significant amount of value in not only optimizing costs, but entire fleet operations.

Snow Removal Equipment

Efficiency Extraordinaires: Streamlining Snow Operations

Snow removal professionals describe how they best prepare in season and out of season for whatever snow events come roaring their way.

October 24, 2023

As snow removal companies add new contracts, they often need to seek out new equipment specific to those needs, routes and sites.

Training & Education

Asphalt Contractor's 2023-2024 Training Guide

This guide offers training and education opportunities for contractors, a schedule of both in-person and remote sessions to expand employee skills and grow their value to your clients and your company.

October 19, 2023

Adobe Stock 482404253

Training & Education

CDIs, CDOs and Your ROI: What to Know About Certified Dealer Training

Caterpillar - Cat

The training your operators need to help you get the most out of your equipment may be just down the street. Meet your local Certified Dealer Instructors and Operators.

October 16, 2023

If you’re familiar with Cat dealers, then you probably think of them primarily as a source for equipment sales and parts, maintenance and repairs.

Construction Technology

How AI is Propelling the Construction Industry Forward with Efficiencies

As firms continue to embrace automation, upskilling becomes increasingly essential. The industry needs to commit to providing training and development opportunities that help employees expand their technical skills to advance their careers.

October 10, 2023

Construction industry growth hinges on firms’ abilities to accurately manage risk, liabilities and cash flow while sustaining strong relationships with contractors and suppliers.

Coaching & Consulting

How to Improve Jobsite Productivity Through Leadership

Pinnacle Development Group,Inc

Seasoned field veterans, used to doing the same things for 20 years or more, will be hard to change their ways. Yet, this is where the influencing leader must step up.

October 8, 2023

Adobe Stock 306672611

Page 6 of 37