Tue October 10, 2017
Norbord Donates $1M to HBI Training
The Home Builders Institute (HBI) is gearing up to help prepare the local workforce for reconstruction in Texas and Florida following the recent hurricanes. Norbord Inc.'s donation of $1 million to HBI will help train individuals in the building industry to rebuild in communities that were hard-hit by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma....
Mon October 09, 2017
FAE Partners With Clemson University for Demo Opportunity, Presentation
On Sept. 13th, FAE USA held a presentation and a short demo at Clemson University. The goal of these partnerships is to give the students of Clemson University the opportunity to interact with different companies, perform research projects for credit and create connections between students and companies for future work opportunities....
Cindy Riley - Thu October 05, 2017
Jacksonville State University Applauds New Baseball Stadium
Students and alums of Jacksonville State University (JSU) may be focused on football for the next several months, but come spring, they'll be cheering on the Gamecocks baseball team in a new stadium....
Emily Buenzle - Wed October 04, 2017
SMART Heroes Program Readies Soon-to-Be Vets for Construction Careers
The very first class from the SMART Heroes Program graduated Oct. 3 at the Western Washington Sheet Metal JATC DuPont Training Center. The class was made up of eight U.S. Army members who will soon become veterans, the Suburban Times reported....
Wed October 04, 2017
Rudd Equipment Company Hosts Volvo Training Session
Owners of Volvo Equipment from as far west as St. Louis, Mo., on through Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia and western Pennsylvania recognize and appreciate the fact that Rudd Equipment Company is dedicated to delivering excellent service to its customers....
Emily Buenzle - Tue October 03, 2017
Training Academy Helps State Road Workers Launch Their Careers
A new construction training program is coming to North Carolina. The state's Department of Transportation recently gave a contract to the Olive Hill Community Economic Development Corporation, Inc., to start a Highway Construction and Trades Academy in the area....
Mon October 02, 2017
Companies Host Crane and Heavy Transport Careers Event
Deep South Crane & Rigging and Berard will co-host a one-day careers event for students and veterans on Nov. 15 in Baton Rouge, La., as part of a national careers initiative through Lift & Move USA. The event will be the first in Louisiana and up to 400 students are expected to attend from local high schools and colleges....
Wed September 27, 2017
Oklahoma Football Gets $160M for Flashy Upgrade to Stadium, Facilities
NORMAN, Oklahoma (AP) Oklahoma wanted a fresh, new look to maintain its place with the big boys, and now the Sooners have it. The school broke ground on its $160 million South End Zone project in August 2015, and now it is nearly complete....
Wed September 27, 2017
Sonsray Machinery Donates Equipment to Team Rubicon
Case Construction Equipment, Sonsray Machinery, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Team Rubicon teamed up for a heavy equipment operator training and improvement project at the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge....
Mon September 25, 2017
Concrete Industry Management Announces New Cohort For Executive MBA Program
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program has announced it is accepting applications for the next cohort beginning Jan. 2018 for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in CIM, offered through the Jennings A....
