Towmaster - Thu October 29, 2020
Towmaster Helps High School Students Build Tiny Home
Every year, the students at Hutchinson High School in Hutchinson, Minn., build a tiny house and auction it off to support the construction education program. For the past four years, Towmaster has offered a custom T-9D trailer at cost for the home, providing a stable foundation and the opportunity for total mobility....
Portland Press Herald - Thu October 15, 2020
UMaine System to Use Much of $240M Gift for New Facilities
Administrators in the University of Maine System on Oct. 7 lauded a $240 million gift that is among the largest ever in public institutes of higher education and will be used for systemwide investments in facilities, academics and athletics....
Arkansas Business - Mon October 12, 2020
Building Starts on Arkansas Arts Center, Gets $3M From Heir
The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) in Conway on Oct. 9 announced a new $3 million donation from the Alice L. Walton Foundation as it broke ground on its new 100,000-sq.-ft., $45 million Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts....
GUCA - Tue September 29, 2020
GUCA Work Ready Program Graduation
Georgia Utility Contractors Association Inc. (GUCA) hosted the inaugural GUCA Work Ready Program Graduation in collaboration with Connecting Henry Inc. at the Henry County Chamber of Commerce, Sept. 24, 2020....
AED Foundation - Wed September 23, 2020
AEDF Continues the Mission to Certify 500 Managers as Part of Vision 2024
Since the AED Foundation (AEDF) launched its Vision 2024 campaign, AEDF has put forth efforts to encourage members to utilize the self-study courses that the Foundation has on hand. These efforts are made to educate industry professionals and meet the Vision 2024 goal of 500 certified managers....
AGC of Minnesota - Tue September 15, 2020
AGC of Minnesota Offers STP to Develop Career Opportunities
The Associated General Contractors of America's Supervisory Training Program (STP) is a construction-specific training curriculum developed, updated and field-tested by and for contractors. Supervisory skill — or the lack of it — directly affects every company's bottom line....
School Construction News - Thu September 03, 2020
Veterinary Building Project Under Way at Florida High School
Nationally known JE Dunn Construction is progressing on a new 8,797-sq.-ft. classroom building and accessory barn structure that will expand the veterinary sciences program at Richard O. Jacobson Technical High School in Seminole, Fla....
Mack Trucks - Tue September 01, 2020
Mack Highlights Features, Benefits of Mack MD Series for Customers During Virtual Event
Mack Trucks recently hosted a virtual deep-dive session about the all new Mack MD Series of medium-duty trucks for more than 300 people, who represented more than 200 different municipalities and companies, as well as their Mack dealers....
AED Foundation - Wed August 12, 2020
The AED Foundation Continues Its Endeavor to Accredit 100 College Programs by 2024
The AED Foundation (AEDF) is committed to accrediting 100 college programs by 2024, working consistently with schools to provide this highly respected distinction. This is one component of the Foundation's Vision 2024 goal, which aims to reduce the workforce shortage by building a strong pipeline of qualified technicians entering the equipment industry....
Eric Olson - CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR - Thu August 06, 2020
College, Ironpeddlers Work to Close Operator Shortfall
For several years, construction companies of all sizes have been faced with a pronounced shortage of people looking to work in the building trade, including folks to operate heavy machinery. In many cases, job seekers are unaware of the salaries and benefits construction careers can provide them — if they possess the necessary skills....
