AGC of Washington Education Foundation Awarded for Innovative Approach to Overcoming Construction Labor Shortages

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The AGC of Washington Education Foundation was awarded for its approach, called Core Plus Construction. It introduces students and educators to construction careers. The foundation was named as the grand prize winner of the AGC Innovation Awards, sponsored by Autodesk.   “These awards recognize the innovators who are crafting novel approaches to overcoming some of the most pressing challenges facing the construction industry,” said Bob Lanham, the association’s president and president of Williams Brothers Construction Co., Inc. in Houston, Texas.   Core Plus Construction allows high school students to explore construction careers through construction trades classes that provide credit equivalencies … Read more

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Construction Employment Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Peak

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Construction employment increased from February 2020 to February 2022 in nearly three-fifths of U.S. metro areas, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials said it is getting harder to find workers and urged officials to invest more in career training and education programs for construction. “The rebound in construction employment in most metros shows there is robust demand for infrastructure and nonresidential buildings, as well as housing,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “But contractors in many areas say they would hire even more workers if there were … Read more

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American Society of Concrete Contractors to Hold Annual Conference in September

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The American Society of Concrete Contractors will hold its annual conference Sept. 29-Oct. 2 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown, Cleveland, Ohio. Concrete contractors, manufacturers, designers and other industry professionals will gather for three days of educational events and networking. Seminar tracks include tech, business management, decorative/polished concrete and safety. Topics include “Techniques to Reduce Carbon Footprint,” “Transitioning Your Company to the Next Generation,” “Intro to 3D Printing,” “Lessons in Leadership,” and a panel discussion on constructability: “What’s My Role and What do I Want it to be?” Attendees can take advantage of the ACI Flatwork Finisher Certification and the ACI … Read more

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ABC Honors Careers in Construction Award Winners

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Associated Builders and Contractors announced the winners of the 2022 National Craft Championships and the ABC Construction Management Competition. The winners were honored on the last day of ABC Convention 2022 in San Antonio, Texas. ABC Names the 2022 National Craft Champions ABC Honors 2022 Construction Management Competition Winners The 2022 NCC featured more than 175 of the nation’s best carpenters, electricians, pipefitters, plumbers, welders and other construction craft professionals vying for top honors in 15 competitions with skills on display across 12 crafts. Showcasing the industry’s premier skilled trades profession, NCC recognizes the men and women who are building … Read more

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SEAA’s Craft Training Program Benefits Member Companies

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Three companies have joined the Steel Erectors Association of America’s network of SEAA/NCCER Ironworker Training Units and Assessment Sites. These companies are All Forms Fabrication, Steamboat Springs, Colorado; GMF Steel Group, Lakeland, Florida and SL Chasse Steel Fabricators and Erectors, Hudson, New Hampshire. The program grants SEAA member companies access to nationally recognized credentials for ironworkers, riggers, crane operators and signal persons. Because of SEAA’s affiliation with NCCER, members also have access to the craft training materials, assessments and certifications for all of NCCER’s craft training curriculum. “The SEAA/NCCER training program gives member companies access to quality training and workforce … Read more

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