AED - Thu July 26, 2018
Congress Finishes Work on Perkins Reauthorization
On July 25, the House approved the bipartisan Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 2353), sending the legislation to President Trump for his signature. This action comes on the heels of Senate passage on July 23....
AGC - Thu July 26, 2018
Act to Boost Career, Tech Education to Address Worker Shortage
Congressional Approval is an Important Step in Addressing Skills Gap by Making It Easier for School Officials to Set up and Support Programs Exposing Students to High-Paying Careers Like ConstructionThe chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E....
Associated Press - Tue July 24, 2018
Columbus Opens Learning Center With 'Smart City' Message
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio's capital wants to get smart — and it's launched an interactive learning center to get people to buy in. The Smart Columbus Experience Center opened to the public June 30....
IBTTA - Tue July 24, 2018
Transportation Association Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Students Working Toward Transportation-Related Degrees
The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) announced the recipients of the 2018 IBTTA Foundation Scholarship awarded to undergraduate students pursuing degrees in a transportation-oriented field of study, including engineering; urban and regional planning; construction management; public administration; and other related fields....
Volvo - Thu July 19, 2018
Allan Myers Uses Volvo CE Advanced Training Simulator
Inspired to give employees the skills to move ahead and confront the demand for an available workforce, contractor Allan Myers is launching a new three-year mission called Stepping Up. A fundamental tool of Stepping Up is the Myers Mobile Training Center, the result of a collaborative effort between Allan Myers, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and Volvo Financial Services (VFS)....
Office of theGovernor of Massachusetts - Thu July 19, 2018
Gov. Baker Signs $3.9B Bond Bill for Repairs
Gov. Charlie Baker participated in a ceremonial bill-signing on July 10 providing for capital facility repairs and improvements for the Commonwealth, which authorizes approximately $3.9 billion to address the Commonwealth's statewide capital needs, including higher education campuses, health and human services facilities, state office buildings, public safety facilities, and courts....
Link-Belt Cranes - Tue July 17, 2018
Trio of Link-Belt RTs Keep Pace at Washington Univ. in St. Louis
Custom Service Crane Inc. of Fisher, Ill., recently purchased two Link-Belt 90-ton (80-t) RTC-8090 Series II rough terrain cranes and a 110-ton (100-t) RTC-80110 Series II for East End expansion at Washington University in St....
Mack Trucks - Wed July 11, 2018
Mack Partners With Three Tech Programs to Offer Advanced Diesel Technician Training
Mack Trucks is partnering with colleges in Florida, Ohio and Texas to offer the Diesel Advanced Technology Education (DATE) program beginning in early 2019 to address a shortage of skilled vehicle service technicians....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Thu June 28, 2018
Waters College of Health Professions to Open in 2019
Georgia Southern University broke ground on Aug. 29, 2017, for the new $22 million facility that will house the Waters College of Health Professions in Savannah. The S/L/A/M Collaborative designed the project and the project is being managed by the Holder Construction Company....
HCSS - Wed June 27, 2018
HCSS's Construction Intern Awards Scholarship Program for 2018 Now Features Weekly Summer Winners
Construction industry software developer HCSS has opened registration for its fourth-annual $50,000 Construction Intern Awards scholarship program for students in construction-related fields. A new twist added to this year's program features 13 weekly contests — running from June 4 through Sept....
