NCCER Publishes Second Edition of Drywall Curriculum

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The National Center for Construction Education and Research has published the second edition of its Drywall Level 1 curriculum, featuring the craft’s most current tools and best practices in a revised format. The second edition’s updates include: New content and artwork for greater industry relevance, readability and learner engagement. A rebalanced focus between wood framing and cold-formed steel framing, ensuring valuable coverage of both residential and commercial drywall applications. Drywall Level 1 is part of NCCER’s two-level drywall curriculum and covers introductory concepts, tools and skills for this important finishing craft. The curriculum’s second level, Drywall Level 2, which addresses more … Read more

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ABC Announces 2023-24 Tech Alliance Members

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Associated Builders and Contractors announced the members of its 2023-24 Tech Alliance — a consortium of firms that create construction technology and innovative solutions for ABC contractor members, which primarily perform work in the commercial and industrial sectors. Comprised of 15 companies, the Tech Alliance leverages technology resources to help ABC members develop people, win work and deliver work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which they work. The 2023-24 Tech Alliance members are Arcoro, Autodesk Inc., BuildOps, ConstructConnect, Egnyte, Field Control Analytics, Kojo, KPA, Procore, Sage, Smartapp, SmartBuild, SubHQ, Tenna and Trimble. The alliance introduces small and … Read more

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North Branch Capital Invests in STARC Systems

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STARC Systems, a manufacturer of reusable temporary modular wall containment solutions for occupied renovations, has been purchased by Illinois-based private equity firm, North Branch Capital. The acquisition marks a significant investment to continue fueling STARC’s innovation and market expansion serving contractors and facility managers across multiple industries. “We invest in middle market industrial businesses with strong growth prospects and leadership teams,” said Brian Gleason, Operating Partner at North Branch Capital. “STARC is well-positioned to continue its growth in this emerging category. Since its founding, the organization has developed a keen focus on innovation, providing an excellent value proposition to its … Read more

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ASCC Launches Sustainability Hotline

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The American Society of Concrete Contractors has established a telephone hotline and an email address for the sole purpose of receiving and answering questions about concrete construction as it relates to the industry’s sustainability initiative. Both are for members only. Jim Klinger, ASCC concrete construction specialist, answers both, with input from other ASCC technical staff and consultants. The dedicated hotline and email are the efforts of ASCC’s Sustainability Committee, co-chaired by Bruce Suprenant, Ph.D., P.E., FACI, and Bev Garnant, HACI. Members include representatives from PCA, NRMCA, ACI and CRSI, as well as concrete contractors, producers, cement manufacturers, consultants, general contractors … Read more

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The Digital Transformation of the Construction Jobsite

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The equipment used on jobsites has evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of construction professionals, and the industry must find ways to adopt these new technologies in order to be successful. In recent years, there has been talk of an oncoming digital transformation coming to the jobsite – and while there are some components of this transformation that have yet to be realized, in many ways the industry’s digital transformation has already begun. During his CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 educational session, “Digital Transformation of the Job Site,” Jason Anetsberger of AEM member company Komatsu spoke on the technology that is available, as well as … Read more

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