NCCER Recognizes 2018 SkillsUSA National Carpentry, Masonry Competition Winners

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NCCER recognizes the winners of this year’s SkillsUSA national carpentry and masonry competitions. The winners were announced at the 54th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. More than 6,500 outstanding career and technical education students competed in 102 different craft, technical and leadership fields. The competitions were part of the SkillsUSA Championships, which is the national-level competition for secondary and postsecondary students enrolled in CTE programs. Students not only test their knowledge and skills against industry standards, but are given the opportunity to compete against peers in their craft. 2018 marked the ninth year that NCCER has sponsored the […]

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SEAA Endorses Policies to Restore America’s Workforce Development System

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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Steel Erectors Association of America has joined other industry stakeholders in publicly supporting seven policy recommendations to make the United States the world leader in workforce development. RT 335, issued this month, tackles the topic: “Restoring the Dignity of Work: Transforming the U.S. Workforce Development System into a World Leader.” This advocacy document is meant to educate local, state and federal legislators on why reforming our workforce system is critical. It outlines seven policies that can be implemented in less than three years that will positively impact workforce development. The policies are based on three years […]

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MYCON General Contractors Acquires Pavlovich Construction Services

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DALLAS, Texas – MYCON General Contractors Inc. has acquired Pavlovich Construction Services to support the firm’s growth in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. Firm principals of Pavlovich will join MYCON, including Roger Pavlovich as vice president; Justin Swaim, LEED AP, as project director, as well as members of their team. Pavlovich’s portfolio includes PickUp USA in Coppell, Texas, an industrial warehouse conversion to a sports facility; Big Town Distribution Facility in Mesquite, Texas, a 300,000-square-foot tenant improvement project; new offices for the Veterans Administration in Dallas, Texas and a tenant finish-out for Briggs Freeman, among others. In the past five […]

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Steel Erectors Association of America Partners with Safe+Sound Campaign

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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Steel Erectors Association of America is partnering with OSHA’s national Safe+Sound Campaign. The Safe+Sound Campaign encourages every workplace in the U.S. to have a safety and health program, a proactive approach to identifying and managing workplace hazards before they cause injury or illness. SEAA collaborated with OSHA in the development of a fact sheet for structural steel and precast concrete contractors. The fact sheet provides reminders of the potential hazards facing this industry, including falls, struck by incidents and lifting/lowering over exertion. The document also provides resources to help contractors address these hazards. Successful safety and […]

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Associated Subcontractors Alliance Recognizes BNBuilders

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Last week, BNBuilders was recognized by the region’s subcontracting community as San Diego, California’s top general contractor. BNBuilders received the General Contractor of the Year award from the Associated Subcontractors Alliance San Diego Chapter at its 28th Annual Awards & Installation Banquet. The ASA Awards were established in 1970 to honor ASA-member companies and individuals for their excellence in conducting business in a professional and fair manner. ASA member companies nominate candidates for the awards in each of the seven categories: leadership, team attitude, commitment to safety, quality in construction, timely payments and positive relationships with […]

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