NCCER Releases Recommendations to Support Industry Tradeswomen

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The National Center for Construction Education and Research recently published a follow up to its research released in 2023, In Her Own Words: Improving Project Outcomes. As a follow up, NCCER compiled the recommendations made by 176 tradeswomen in the field to assist contractors with recruiting and retaining women in the construction industry. This new publication, In Her Own Words: A Call to Action From the Field, highlights actionable items that contractors can take to build more inclusive projects and companies. “With the construction workforce shortages continuing to grow, and competition for talent getting even tighter, it is time for … Read more

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NCCER Offers Free Preview of Construction Superintendent Certification Program

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The National Center for Construction Education and Research is offering a free preview of its Construction Superintendent Certification Program. The 16-course program assists contractors in developing and certifying qualified construction superintendent professionals who oversee the operations of a construction site, from planning to completion. The online program provides expert insight to learners, whether current project leaders looking to hone their skills, craft professionals seeking advancement or recent graduates beginning their career. The preview can be downloaded at https://tracker.pardot.nccer.org/cscp-course-preview. Each course in the Construction Superintendent Certification Program engages participants with text, audio and “interview with the experts” videos that provide practical … Read more

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NCCER Releases New Approach to Construction Superintendent Development, Certification

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The National Center for Construction Education and Research has released its new Construction Superintendent Certification Program, an online addition to the organization’s Project Leadership Series. Developed with support from 75 of the construction industry’s leading companies, this formal certification program provides contractors with practical resources to train and qualify field leaders in critical areas of business and leadership. The program was created to provide a viable method for contractors to develop and certify construction superintendents without requiring extensive time away from their projects. Recent labor trends show an increasing demand for field leaders and a shrinking pool of qualified candidates. … Read more

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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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NCCER Publishes Article on Contributing Factors to Superintendent Shortage

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According to research, about 34,000 construction superintendent positions across the U.S. remain unfilled. The National Center for Construction Education and Research is exploring this and has recently published the article “Contributing Factors to the Superintendent Shortage.” Although it is not unexpected to learn that the pool of experienced superintendents is limited, the article states, concerning trends show a widening gap between supply and demand for these roles and point to a growing need for a systematic solution to developing a reliable pipeline of superintendents and other field leaders. The article provides insights into current and near-term challenges, including: Current: High … Read more

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