Tue April 05, 2016
ARTBA Announces Annual Workshop for Transportation Advocates
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) is bringing together business professionals and public officials this summer to share best practices, playbook secrets and other keys to success in advancing legislative and ballot initiatives that boost transportation infrastructure investment....
Fri March 25, 2016
Back to School
Training isn't just for the inexperienced. With a number of technology advancements in the past decade — as well as increasingly stringent DOT specifications for smoothness and density — ongoing training for industry veterans has never been more important....
Tue March 15, 2016
Study Reveals How Many Construction Bosses Start Their Careers as Apprentices
The website Training Journal is reporting that nearly 60 per cent of SME construction owners started their career as an apprentice, according to new research from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)....
Tue March 15, 2016
Contractors Association Announces Scholarship Program
The Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties' Scholarship chair Becky Fallin, President of RHL Insulation and Firestopping, Inc. is announcing the Annual Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties Scholarship Program....
Thu March 10, 2016
Fecon Inc. Helps Students Prepare for College, Career
Fecon Incorporated, based in Lebanon, Ohio, has developed a successful approach to achieving a career-ready work force. Fecon is a small company that designs, engineers and produces a wide range of forestry and drilling equipment....
Thu March 10, 2016
How do Industry Salaries Stack Up? New Study Has the Answer
A new survey complied by the he National Center for Construction Education and Research has compiled a list of industry salaries, which shows that compensation has remained competitive (see chart). The National Center for Construction Education and Research was developed with the support of more than 125 construction CEOs and various association and academic leaders who united to revolutionize training for the construction industry....
Mon March 07, 2016
Arkansas Announces Statewide Workforce Initiative Targeting Electricians and Other Professions
The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of Arkansas (ASCC/AIA) recently announced the launch of a new initiative, “Be Pro Be Proud,” to bring a new generation of pride, progress and professionals to Arkansas's skilled workforce....
Tue March 08, 2016
Comprehensive Training Program Open to All Operators
“We're In This Together” is the philosophy at the Ditch Witch organization, a Charles Machine Works Company, and the core behind its training program to provide underground construction operators with training that fits their schedule and best suits their needs....
Tue March 01, 2016
Ditch Witch Honors Top Individuals andDealerships for Exceptional Product Support and Service in 2015
Recognized for demonstrating the highest level of product support and service in 2015, Ditch Witch, a Charles Machine Works Company, announced recipients of the Harold Chessnut Award, Service Excellence Award and Top 10 Dealerships for Product Service and Support....
Wed February 24, 2016
Fecon, Inc. Strives to help Students with College and Career Readiness
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....
