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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.

AEM Welcomes New Public Relations Manager

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

AEM has welcomed a new PR manager to the team.

January 30, 2024

Straton joined AEM at the end of January as the Public Relations Manager.

How To: Skilled Labor Training

Operative Plasterers' & Cement Masons' International Association

The OPCMIA provides concrete contractors, plasters, and cement masons a path on training and apprenticeship programs throughout the country - directly addressing the challenge of finding skilled labor.

January 29, 2024

Train The Trainer Training For Concrete and Masonry Contractors

Forward Bound: Reflecting on 2023's Construction Trends, Envisioning 2024

RDO Equipment Co.

Technology can help provide you with the project reporting requirement to document progress on key performance metrics such as completion rates.

January 26, 2024

To help construction employers retain and recruit new talent, technology can play a critical role by offering safer working conditions.

Labor & Workforce Development

How 3M is Addressing the Image Problem Impacting Skilled Trade Careers

3M Personal Safety Division

According to 2023 U.S. projections, construction firms must attract an estimated 546,000 workers in addition to their normal staffing to meet labor demands. How can the construction industry help fuel a youthful pipeline of talent?

January 16, 2024

How 3M Is Addressing The Image Problem Impacting Skilled Trade Careers

PAVE/X Essentials

Co-founder Jessica Lombardo shares what you should know about this exciting new event from IRONMARKETS that is launching this year.

January 15, 2024

Milling during BOMAG Innovation Days

Labor & Workforce Development

State of the Industry: Construction in 2024

Equipment Today releases its annual State of the Industry report on the construction sector.

January 12, 2024

Chief Economist for AGC Discusses the State of the Construction Industry

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

Simonson points out that the industry labor shortage will continue into 2024 and that robots and offsite production will grow this year.

January 12, 2024

Dirt World Summit Focused on Workforce Development

Extreme ownership and retaining talent are keys to the personnel shortage solution.

January 1, 2024

Aaron Witt during his keynote at the Dirt World Summit.

Backhoe Loaders

The Backhoe Loader: A Construction Site Jack-of-All-Trades

These versatile machines are seeing more use in North America because, with the workforce shortage, one operator can use a backhoe to do multiple tasks.

December 29, 2023

Backhoes can be used to do everything from laying pipe to digging trenches and can even break up concrete or asphalt with a hydraulic hammer attachment.

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.

Veteran Serves With Mobile Truck Repair

Veteran Luis Ferrer continues his service by starting a company that offers mobile repair services to heavy-duty equipment.

December 21, 2023

Mobile Techs offers customers mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance for large and heavy equipment and vehicles.

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.

Labor & Workforce Development

How Construction Companies Can Make Diversity Part of Their DNA

Construction workplaces embracing DE&I not as an isolated initiative but as an integral part of their identity pave the way for a more fair and prosperous future for their employees and their organization.

December 13, 2023

Creating a truly inclusive and diverse place to work in the construction industry requires more than surface-level efforts; it demands the integration of DE&I principles into the very fabric of the company culture.

Associated Builders Names Top 10 States for Construction

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

The scorecard ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on policies and programs that strengthen career pathways in construction, encourage workforce development and advocate for fair and open competition.

December 7, 2023

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has released its latest scorecard ranking the top 50 states for construction.

ABC Reveals Data Showing Decrease in Worker Demand Along With a Continuing Labor Shortage

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

Worker demand is slowing but there is still a significant shortage of workers available.

December 5, 2023

Industry job openings decreased by 4,000 in October but are up by 25,000 from the same time last year.

National Safety Council Names Callahan Chairman at Campbell Institute

National Safety Council

Prior to serving in his current role as president and chief operating officer, Callahan served in a variety of business development and management roles throughout his nearly 20-year tenure with ISN.

November 16, 2023

As the Institute’s chairman, Callahan will be responsible for guiding the organization’s strategic direction and partnerships across a global network of business leaders and professionals in government, nonprofit, education, and labor.

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.

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