The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and If I Had A Hammer, Inc. have partnered to expand access to the HammerMath® and HammerBuild ®...
Renewing the Workforce
Construction is a large and complex worldwide industry constantly shaped by new information technologies, advanced materials, environmental policies, regulations and changing building methods. Most importantly, though, construction is shaped by people. Sustaining a strong industry requires attracting and valuing a skilled, career-driven, high quality workforce... who also like to build! How is the construction industry attracting the skilled workforce for future growth market demands? Do prospective candidates see construction as a viable career choice?
Historically, the passing of construction knowledge between generations has varied. Master craftsmen would train apprentices with their own unique and sometimes well-guarded...
Sometimes, I feel like a broken record when I talk about the workforce. There aren’t enough people for the projects; they need to be better prepared to increase quality and...
At some point in construction jobs, firestopping must be addressed. Although it is generally a fairly defined process, there are now multiple ways to firestop, and newer-...
WASHINGTON, DC – Members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) and their allies will hold scores of activities and educational events across...
The National Safety Excellence Awards (NSEA) represents and recognizes companies Nationwide that exhibit a continued commitment to job site safety and whose safety performance,...
On April 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor finalized a rule clarifying the rights of employees to authorize a representative to accompany an Occupational Safety...
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a time to rediscover the importance of driving without distractions, and putting all of a driver’s attention where it is meant to be-...
Associated Builders and Contractors today announced the winners of the 2024 ABC Construction Management Competition and the 35th annual National Craft Championships. The winners...
