The University of Washington's Department of Construction Management and Skanska have teamed up to offer a new certificate for Building Information Modeling. The new program — the UW-CERC/Skanska Building Information Modeling Certificate — was created to fill a gap in the field of people trained to use data-rich virtual-reality modeling tools. The 11-week program started on Sept. 29 and is open to UW students, local industry professionals and via online streaming to industry professionals nationwide. Students will learn tangible BIM software skills and gain an understanding of virtual design and construction processes that have real-world applications. Developed collaboratively by UW … Read more

RALEIGH, N.C. — FMI Corp. released its 2015 Talent Development Survey in the Construction Industry, and the results reveal intensifying labor shortages, a widening gap between employer offerings and employee demands, and a lack of standard processes and frameworks among the top findings in the survey. “People-development is critical to companies" future success and ability to stay competitive. It is especially important in an environment of skilled labor shortage and increasing competition.” said Chris Daum, president of FMI Capital Advisors. “Firms need to have strategic and holistic processes in place for recruiting and retaining talent in order to stay viable … Read more