Engineering New Materials for Construction
Nearly everyone remembers the story from their childhood about three little pigs and one big, bad wolf. When building their homes, two little pigs choose to use materials that...
Worker’s Choice: Residential or Commercial Construction
It only takes one look at the real estate market right now for most people to realize there is something significant going on. A quick scroll through news outlets...
A Master Plumber and Instructor — By Age 23
The construction workforce is benefitting from the rising number of women craft professionals and the women in the industry are making their presence known. One of these is AnnaLisa...
The Use of Polymers in Construction: Past and Future Trends
Polymers have been around for quite some time, with the first plastics being invented in the early 1900s. Since then, these man-made materials have become more and more prevalent...
Green Construction Fields for Environmentally-Minded Workers
Green construction is on the rise. Thanks to the growing importance of LEED certification, energy efficiency standards, the rise of renewable energy and changing social mores about the impact...
How Sustainable Commercial Buildings Impact Their Community
How a company designs a commercial building significantly impacts how sustainable its organization and the community become.
6 Ways Construction Management Can Close Deals Faster
You can create proposals and close deals more efficiently with the help of these tips.
Rising Roofing Standards Offer Eco-Friendly Opportunities
It’s not often that a single job or project can make a big difference for one of the world’s most pressing issues. But commercial roofers have that chance whenever...
Dreams Fulfilled | My NCCER Story: Chris Manzelli
In another timeline, Chris Manzelli is a rock star or one of Hollywood’s leading filmmakers — two of his passions. In this timeline, he is an electrician and NCCER...
Spark of a New Life | My NCCER Story: Joseph Sivadon
Joseph Sivadon is 40 years old, and his 32-year-old self wouldn’t have been able to believe where he is now. Instead of sleeping in his car and living off...