Mon May 16, 2016
Boise Offers Youth Free Construction Industry Training
Youth ages 18 to 24 years old may be eligible for free training in the construction industry in a session beginning May 23. The two-week training session will be held in the Boise Labor office, 317 W. Main St....
Thu May 12, 2016
ARTBA Foundation Announces Financial Assistance to 11 Children of Fallen Highway Workers
Eleven children of highway workers who were killed on the job will receive college financial assistance for the 2016-17 school year from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation's (ARTBA-TDF) “Lanford Family Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship” fund....
Thu May 12, 2016
OSHA Announces Millions in New Grants
OSHA has announced $10.5 million in FY 2015 Susan Harwood Training Grants to 80 non-profit organizations. Grants were awarded for the following grant categories: Capacity Building Developmental, Capacity Building Pilot, Targeted Topic Training, and Training and Educational Materials....
Sun July 14, 2013
Cleveland Crane & Shovel's Carl Goins Completes Manitowoc GMK Certification
Cleveland Crane & Shovel's Carl Goins recently joined an exclusive group of only a handful of technicians who have completed the Manitowoc GMK 8.1 Certification Course, distinguishing himself with the highest test score of 99 percent....
Tue May 10, 2016
Technology Pilot Project Prepares Students for Workforce
With graduation looming, many seniors at The University of Alabama are busy preparing for final exams. For a select group of students, wrapping up the semester means presenting the findings from a research project to management at Brasfield & Gorrie....
Mon May 09, 2016
Construction Association Launches New Program to Connect Firms With Workers
Construction employment rose in April by 1,000 for the month and 261,000 for the year as mild winter weather and labor shortages impacted the early spring hiring season for many firms, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America....
Thu April 21, 2016
Students Find Opportunity to Fill Crippling Construction Skills Gap
Volvo kicked off its first in a series of educational workshops for technical students this month. Leveraging its 50th anniversary of the invention of the articulated hauler, Volvo Construction Equipment is touring North America in a golden hauler, making stops at dealerships along the way to connect students who have expressed an interest in the trades with the many opportunities available in the construction industry....
Fri April 15, 2016
CICB Now Offers Crane Operator, Rigger, and Lift Director Certification Programs in Charleston, SC
Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau (CICB) is now offering NCCCO (National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators) certification training and exams in Charleston, SC, establishing their fourth location in the Southeast and Midwest with on-site cranes for examinations....
Thu April 14, 2016
Fraley to Discuss Content Marketing for Construction
Brian M. Fraley of Fraley AEC Solutions, LLC will participate in a free Construction Marketing Association (CMA) webcast called “Content Marketing Strategies for Construction” on May 19, 2016....
Wed April 06, 2016
Fecon Strives to Help Students Prepare for College, Career
Fecon Incorporated, based in Lebanon, Ohio, has developed a unique and successful approach to achieving a career-ready work force. Fecon is a small company that designs, engineers and produces a wide range of industry-leading forestry and drilling equipment....
