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[VIDEO] Serious Labs Applying Leading Edge Technology to Train New Trades Workers

Jim Colvin, president and CEO of Serious Labs, discusses how the company uses leading edge technology, such as virtual reality, to train the next generation of industrial and trades workers.

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[VIDEO] AEM Workforce Development Efforts to Help Construction Contractors

Julie Davis with AEM talks about what the association is doing to help fill the pipelines for manufacturing and the trades.

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Serious Labs Unveils Universal Motion Base for VR Simulators

The versatile prototype can be used for safety training across seated machines and vehicles.

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Crane Industry Services Introduces Behavioral Simulation Safety Training Certification

Crane Institute Certification

The Leading Safety Works program establishes critical, effective and lasting connections between project and people strategies

Simulations used in the Leading Safety Works simulation program will be based on actual events rooted in construction or utility applications.

Sexual Harassment Training in Construction: Tips and Myths

Traliant CLO Andrew Rawson discusses the ins and outs of sexual harassment training for the construction industry.

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CM Labs Expands Crew Training So More Operators Can Train Together on One Virtual Site

CM Labs Simulations, Inc.

New feature allows loader and hauler operators, signal people and more to work on the same virtual site, scores each individually, and rolls up their performance to a team score to enhance teamwork

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A How-to Guide for Recruiting Women to Construction Careers

From a competitive salary to a rewarding career, women represent untapped potential to help fill the labor shortage

Women represent a huge segment of workers that are largely untapped for careers in construction. Since 84% of construction companies report not being able to find enough laborers for the work they have in their pipeline, we need to work together to encourage women to try these careers, not deter them with the usual stigmas.

Women in Construction Week is March 1-7 2020

National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) will celebrate Women in Construction Week through 118 U.S. chapters to strengthen and amplify the success of women in the construction industry

Women in Construction (WIC) Week is March 1-7, 2020

[PODCAST] ‘I Built This’ Program Puts Tools That Launch Careers in Students’ Hands

ConstructReach founder Paul Robinson designed a program to combat construction’s image as ‘an industry that workers fail into’ and solve workforce shortages by building industry diversity.

Industry Tackles Work Zone Safety Training with New Online Tool

National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)

The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) released CrewSafety: Work Zone Training, a series of web-based work zone safety training modules specific to the asphalt road construction industry

Investing in Team Culture Helps Retention and Your Bottom Line

Failing to prioritize your company’s culture is a big mistake that can cost owners far more than the investment required to create a healthy culture in the first place.

A focus soley on profit may lead contractors to drop the ball on certain aspects of their businesses that seem less important, like team culture.

Increase Construction Productivity with Mobile Time Tracking Apps

Mobile time tracking apps are a great, low-cost way to increase the productivity of your construction business.

One of the greatest benefits of using a construction time tracking app is that your workers have a stronger sense of accountability.

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