A Status Report on Work-Based Learning in Construction
In 2018, the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) released results from a three-year research project that explored how the United States could best invest resources to...
Worley: Winning Work by Investing in its People
A globally respected company’s investment in its craft workforce contributes to notable success. With a laser focus on skills development, Worley has become an employer and contractor of choice...
A Different Skills Gap With Safety Implications
When the construction industry talks about the skills gap, we tend to think of people not having the right math, welding, rigging and experience operating heavy equipment. However, there’s...
Common Winter Safety Hazards: How to Prepare
Every season poses its own challenges, but winter is one of the most difficult to manage because of all the challenges it brings.
10 Winter Construction PPE Essentials Teams Need To Have This Season
Cold weather poses unique challenges on construction sites. Between ice, poor visibility, high winds and wet conditions, construction workers must take extra precautions to stay warm and perform their...
The Key to Fixing the Workforce Shortage
As an industry, it is time to engage in critical outreach efforts that will recruit craft professionals and shift negative perceptions surrounding construction.
5 Best Practices for Communication With a Signal Person
While working on a job site, communication is critical to safe operations. When working with loud heavy equipment verbal communication is not always efficient or possible.
News Brief: NCCER to Launch Brand and Website Enhancements
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is preparing to launch significant enhancements to its brand identity and online experience. These important updates include a new logo,...
9 Technologies Used to Meet Sustainability Goals in Construction
The world needs infrastructure as the global population grows and current structures deteriorate with age. However, the construction industry — which bears the weight of creating new homes, businesses...
Women at Griffin Electric Are Sharing Knowledge & Shaping the Future
A leading electrical subcontractor throughout New England and the Southeast, Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. has seen first-hand the impact of women in leadership and recognizes the importance of...