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Laying the Foundation for Inclusivity in Construction
NOVO Construction
Construction must find ways to expand its talent pool, but, to do this, the industry must acknowledge an underpinning factor in its numbers dilemma: lt lags far behind other industries in DEI.
Construction must find ways to expand its talent pool, but, to do this, the industry must acknowledge an underpinning factor in its numbers dilemma: lt lags far behind other industries in DEI.
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Caterpillar
Count on Cat soil compactors for reliable, efficient compaction. Cat compaction technology can help you hit targets with confidence –– no guesswork.
Cat® Soil Compactors: Quality Results Made Easy
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ACPA & Besser Accepting Applications for 2024 Scholarship
American Concrete Pipe Association
Students participating in, or planning to attend, a technical program, community college, or university are eligible. Winners of the scholarship are also qualified to participate in the ACPA’s 2024 Pipe School.
The scholarship was originally established in 2016 in recognition of the ACPA’s Concrete Pipe Week with the intention of investing in talented and energetic students who have an interest in joining and advancing the industry forward.
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Top 5 Dangers of Working With Heavy Equipment
Heavy Equipment Colleges of America
The construction industry accounts for a large number of yearly work-related fatalities. There are ways to prevent this by following protocol and knowing the heavy equipment you are working with.
While you can’t predict when a heavy equipment-related accident will occur, should be aware of particular actions that are most likely to cause an accident.
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Celebrate the 11th Annual Careers in Construction Month
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
There are numerous ways that construction companies and associations, secondary and postsecondary educational organizations, and other groups can participate in the celebrations and spread the word about careers in construction.
This month-long campaign aims to increase public awareness of construction careers and inspire the next generation of craft professionals.
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NCCER Releases Updated Version of Solar PV Training Module
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
This introductory textbook covers the fundamentals of solar energy generation, PV systems and their components, and how solar installation projects occur safely and successfully.
The second edition includes updates to reflect modern best practices and industry trends.
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International Code Council Reveals 2024 Plumbing Code and Mechanical Code
International Code Council
The new changes to the International Plumbing Code and International Mechanical Code will provide the most substantial format changes to the International Codes in 25 years.
The 2024 IPC improves public health through enhanced waste management requirements and plumbing system resilience to natural hazards.
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Road Construction Company Named in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Balfour Beatty
In a press release by the EEOC, Balfour Beatty was named the defendant in a lawsuit after a female employee was allegedly subjected to an environment of long-term, repeated sexual harassment, and was ignored despite reporting the incidents.
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The Home Depot Foundation Creates New Skilled Trades Opportunities
The Home Depot
To serve aspiring entrepreneurs within the skilled trades industry, The Home Depot Foundation is partnering with Bunker Labs to introduce an entrepreneurship program.
To serve aspiring entrepreneurs within the skilled trades industry, The Home Depot Foundation is partnering with Bunker Labs to introduce an entrepreneurship program.
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The Construction Industry’s New Event: Dirt World Summit 2023
BuildWitt
This event covers leadership and workforce development and provides an opportunity to network with hundreds of industry leaders who are on the same quest.
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Construction Skilled Labor Shortage Addressed by New Organization STAC
NEST
STAC’s founding advisors will leverage their resources, knowledge, and network to elevate the skilled trades as high-paying, honorable, and often heroic career paths.
Associated Builders and Contractors reported that the construction industry will need to attract around 546,000 workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor.
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The Key to Overcoming Challenges and Building a Thriving Construction Business
Explore proven strategies from experts on how to diversify and grow your business in the middle of a labor shortage.
The Key to Overcoming Challenges and Building a Thriving Construction Business
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NTI's New Program Aims to Grow Construction Workforce
National Technical Institute
National Technical Institute expands the trained trade workforce by initiating the Regional Immersion Program. The program will train prospective employees and then set them up for success with contractors of their trade.
The school’s courses are all available online and can be completed in as little as nine weeks with video instruction that introduces students to the fundamentals of each respective trade.
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