Mon April 03, 2017
Ironworker Training Now Available Coast to Coast
The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) announces that its Ironworker Training Units are now available from Coast to Coast with the addition of Rackley Company, a structural steel erector and metal building erector located in Northern California....
Megan Wild - Fri March 31, 2017
Top Misconceptions About the Construction Industry
There are a number of misconceptions about the construction industry today. Despite being a highly skilled trade that's growing increasingly diverse and presenting an abundance of advancement opportunities, some often think of construction as a male-dominated industry with little room to move higher up the chain....
Natalie Rauch - Fri March 31, 2017
Turner Construction Exec Talks to Congress About Crucial Industry Need
Rory DeJohn, senior vice president of Turner Construction, testified March 29 in front of the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation about what he thought it would take to close the skills gap for the construction industry and boost competition in the U.S....
Tue March 28, 2017
'Dirty Jobs' Star Mike Rowe Trying to Clean up American Workforce
“Dirty Jobs” host Mike Rowe wants to clean up the American workforce. The Discovery Channel star, who spends his time exploring how unsung laborers make a living in some of the most difficult and strangest ways, has launched the 2017 Work Ethic Scholarship Program to encourage Americans to get back to work....
Tue March 28, 2017
YANMAR America Participates in Clear Creek Elementary Pi Day
On Friday, March 24, YANMAR America proudly supported our local schools by participating in Clear Creek Elementary School in Cartersville's Pi Day Celebration. The annual Pi Day event is focused on math and science for the entire family....
Florian Martin - Houston Public Media - Tue March 28, 2017
Texas Construction Coalition Tackles Labor Shortage Locally
At a recent breakfast meeting, about 200 representatives from the construction industry – led by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Greater Houston – talked about how to increase their workforce....
Sandy Abrams - Huffington Post - Thu March 23, 2017
Business Tips From Construction Industry Maverick Barbara Armand
Barbara Armand is the founder and CEO of Armand Corporation. For over 25 years, this small, certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise, has been helping their clientele with construction management services with great success....
Debbie Cafazzo - Tue March 21, 2017
Students Showcase Construction Skills in Project to Help the Homeless
Construction trades students at the Pierce County Skills Center are among at least 20 teams of high school and college students from across the state who are busy building “tiny house” shelters for the homeless this month....
Thu March 09, 2017
Employment Opportunities For Crane Operators and Riggers
Becoming a crane operator in the construction industry is easier said than done. Crane Operators hold many responsibilities on a construction site. Common duties include: handling equipment, performing moves, collaborating with other workers, using remote consoles, lifting heavy objects, settling loads and more....
CM Labs Simulations - Tue February 28, 2017
New Desktop Simulator Paves the Way for Professional-Grade Simulation Training for the Entire Classroom
CM Labs Simulations, developer of Vortex training simulators, announced the availability of the new Vortex Trainer, the latest addition to its construction equipment simulator product line. Optimally designed for a classroom environment, the Vortex Trainer mounts conveniently on a desktop and makes it easier than ever for training organizations to deploy CM Labs' full range of construction equipment training modules and maximize operator seat time....
