‘Hylan Academy’ Recruits, Trains + Supports New, Existing Construction Employees

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Hylan recently launched “Hylan Academy” as a direct response to the shortage of skilled utility construction workers across the United States. Hylan Academy aims to quickly and efficiently train construction workers in the complex utility builds that the company regularly undertakes, and will also support current field employees by offering cross training and career roadmaps. The curriculum is designed to support Hylan’s company vision and mission, which includes “building rewarding careers for our people.” The Hylan Academy program model incorporates a grass roots, hands-on approach to employee development. The utility construction industry, much like any trade industry, requires skilled workers … Read more

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Constructive Voices Podcast Brings Latest Industry Stories from Around the World

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Recognizing that the U.S. construction industry is an important cog in the wheel to help boost the recovery of the economy post-COVID, and that podcasts are surging in popularity globally, a new podcast platform—Constructive Voices—has combined the two to bring the latest construction industry stories from around the world. All the podcasts aim to inspire positive change, creating the best conversations with industry leaders and change-makers on topics shaping the sector from the economy to sustainability, social good, mental and physical health and diversity and inclusion. The entire business landscape has entered into a digital revolution and construction is no … Read more

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NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation, NEST Partner to Bring Hands-On Construction Camp for Girls

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Middle school and high school-aged girls from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area will attend a complimentary in-person construction camp this summer to provide real-world experience, mentorship and education about the opportunities that exist in the construction industry, regardless of gender. The camp is called MyWIC, which stands for Mentoring young Women In Construction, and will take place two days per week in Philadelphia between July 12 and Aug. 17. MyWIC is run by the NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation, which partnered with companies like NEST, a facilities management company, to make it a reality. “Many girls are unaware that a career in construction can be … Read more

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ABC’s Sizemore to Serve on OSHA Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

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Greg Sizemore, Associated Builders and Contractors vice president of health, safety, environment and workforce development, has been appointed by the U.S. Department of Labor to serve as a representative for U.S. construction employers on the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health, which provides advice and assistance to the assistant secretary on occupational safety and health in construction standards. As one of 15 individuals selected, Sizemore will serve a two-year term on ACCSH, which was established in 1987 to advise the assistant secretary for OSHA on setting construction standards and policy matters arising in the … Read more

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Construction Industry Round Table Announces New Chairman, Board Elections

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The Construction Industry Round Table, a national business trade association comprised exclusively of approximately 120 chief executives from the leading design and construction companies doing business in the United States and globally, has elected Greg Cosko, president & CEO of Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company, 2021-22 chair of the organization. He succeeds Wassim Selman, president of infrastructure at Arcadis. Cosko was elected during CIRT’s Annual Spring Conference in Washington, D.C., which also welcomed new directors. Cosko began his career with Dinwiddie Construction Company while attending San Francisco State University. He has had leadership positions with numerous building projects throughout California and … Read more

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