The Most Common Equipment Malfunctions to Avoid
It goes without saying, but construction equipment failure can have significant consequences. These can include downtime, high repair costs or even injury.
Preventing Health Issues as Construction Workers Age
Construction work can be incredibly taxing on the body. It’s easier to recover from the physical demand of construction work when you’re younger, but not so much as you...
Bottom Line Benefits of Ongoing Skill Training
Ongoing skill training improves employee's experience, morale and safety.
NCCER Program Expansion Impacts Thousands Nationwide in 2024
ALACHUA, Fla. – The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization — expanded programs in 2024 to further its commitment to changing lives...
Sponsorship, Work-Life Balance and Training are Key to Attracting and Retaining Women in the Construction Industry
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and Ambition Theory announce the release of Building Better, a report based on a survey with 770 women across a...
Encouraging A Diverse and Inclusive Company Culture
When you make efforts to help everyone feel more welcome in your company, all stakeholders stand to benefit.
SkillsUSA Illinois Empowers Youth with Construction Opportunities
Founded in 1965, SkillsUSA has become one of the United States’ top student workforce development organizations. With nearly 400,000 current student, instructor and alumni participants, the nonprofit national career...
How Technology is Changing the Construction Industry: A Look at Innovations and Trends
Humans have been building structures for thousands of years. And for many centuries, we have historically relied on manual labor and traditional techniques for construction. However, technological advancements have...
Building Operator Confidence Through Simulation-based Training
Albert Einstein once observed that: “Information is not knowledge. The only source of knowledge is experience.” And learning to operate heavy equipment is no different. Vocational schools and construction...
Tips for Finding and Retaining Talent for Your Contracting Business
The need for skilled professionals in construction has become a pressing challenge for the industry. It is estimated that construction companies will need to hire nearly 501,000 additional workers...