Build, Expand CTE Program with NCCER High School Builder Program

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With the growing demand for skilled professionals, and the available funding opportunities for schools to implement construction education programs, NCCER’s High School Builder Program is designed specifically for schools just starting their construction CTE journey. The program provides expert guidance and support to overcome the obstacles of setting up a successful CTE program. In addition, its Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills program incorporates applied math, along with employability and communication skills, to help students gain the life-ready skills needed to succeed in the workforce. In addition, the program: Meets requirements for Perkins, federal and state funding Provides instructor training … Read more

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Demos Begin at Bloomington’s Iconic Southtown Shopping Center

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Plans continue for the next chapter of a family owned company’s legacy property located in Bloomington, Minnesota. Kraus-Anderson Realty & Development has begun to demolish the former Toys R Us and Herberger’s buildings at Southtown Shopping Center. While the company is not able to share further details about potential tenants, removal of the outdated buildings marks a step toward re-envisioning Southtown for contemporary uses — yet another chapter in a flagship property that has reinvented itself time and time again for 63 years. “When Kraus-Anderson built Southtown in 1960, it was adjacent to cow pastures,” said Pete Diessner, president of … Read more

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2024 Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half Million, Says ABC

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The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 501,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2024 to meet the demand for labor, according to a proprietary model developed by Associated Builders and Contractors. In 2025, the industry will need to bring in nearly 454,000 new workers on top of normal hiring to meet industry demand, and that’s presuming that construction spending growth slows significantly next year. “ABC estimates that the U.S. construction industry needs to attract about a half-million new workers in 2024 to balance supply and demand,” said Michael Bellaman, ABC president and … Read more

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Construction Completes on US Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville on Redstone Arsenal

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A celebration was recently held upon completion of construction on the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville on Redstone Arsenal — the Redstone Gateway 300 building — located in Huntsville, Alabama. Robins & Morton served as the general contractor, and Nola Van Peursem Architects was the architect. The three-story building, located on Secured Gateway, features 200,000 square feet of Class A office space and a 15,000-square-foot warehouse constructed with concrete tilt-wall panels. It will be occupied by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntsville Center, enabling the agency to consolidate its workforce in one location. The facility includes a … Read more

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ALL Crane First to Get New Liebherr Rough Terrain Crane

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The newest rough terrain cranes from Liebherr are set to make their world debut in the field when the ALL Family of Companies takes delivery of the first five units. The Liebherr LRT 1130-2.1 boasts the strongest-in-class 140-USt capacity and the longest telescopic boom (197 feet) of any two-axle RT in the world. Apart from its high performance, the LRT 1130-2.1 delivers the most economical transport dimensions of its performance class, being able to be transported on conventional low-loaders anywhere in the world. Rough terrain cranes are especially in high demand for petrochemical maintenance and construction, as well as serving … Read more

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