University of Florida Wins 34th ASCE Concrete Canoe Competition

University of Florida won the 34th annual National Concrete Canoe Competition hosted by the American Society of Civil Engineers and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. The Gators also won the competition in 2019 and, because the 2020 competition was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, now stand as back-to-back winners. Twenty-two universities participated in the event, which was held virtually for the first time. The University of Florida canoe – the Polligator – placed Top 3 in all three categories in the event: second in the technical proposal category, second for technical presentation and third for enhanced focus areas. “The Concrete … Read more

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

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

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

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

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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