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HEADLINES ADDED: November 20, 2009
Green roof exam puts building professionals' skills to the test
Building professionals put their green roof skills to the test recently during a new exam run as part of the recent Cities Alive! conference in Toronto.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: November 19, 2009
Green roof exam puts building professionals' skills to the test
Building professionals put their green roof skills to the test recently during a new exam run as part of the recent Cities Alive! conference in Toronto.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: November 10, 2009
American Institute of Architects Approves Sika Sarnafil CES
Two continuing education courses offered by Sika Sarnafil have been approved by the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) and are now certified to fulfill the AIA’s new Sustainable Design continuing education requirements.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: October 13, 2009
American Institute of Architects Approves Sika Sarnafil CES
Two continuing education courses offered by Sika Sarnafil have been approved by the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) and are now certified to fulfill the AIA’s new Sustainable Design continuing education requirements.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: September 14, 2009
Construction Equipment Simulator Helps Train Army Members
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HEADLINES ADDED: June 29, 2009
Contractor gets a homegrown lesson in LEED
Dan Bulley, executive director of the green construction institute, was unprepared for coordinating the construction of the LEED certified headquarters of the Chicago Mechanical Contractors Association. Bulley's experience prompted him to write a booklet offering tips on working with LEED from an owner’s perspective.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: May 19, 2009
GreenPlumbers, GreenMech Partner For Education
GreenPlumbers USA and the Green Mechanical Council have announced a collaborative partnership to speed up the installation of green educational programs to the construction industry, and more effectively communicate the plumbing and mechanical contracting industry's efficiency programs to utilities, businesses and consumers.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: May 02, 2009
Academy Prepares Women for Construction Leadership and Management Roles
NCCER and NAWIC have partnered to bring construction businesses a leadership academy which provides women with the opportunity to elevate their careers and management roles within the construction industry.This will consist of a three-day program that provides women with the opportunity to network with fellow peers from around the country. The academy will also have a series of lectures, team building and group activities, and will reinforce skills learned and provide participants with the tools to become effective leaders. Topics include: Powerful language skills Leadership and management styles Conflict... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: March 19, 2009
Stimulus to Create Up To 23,000 Construction Jobs in Mich.
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HEADLINES ADDED: February 14, 2009
Construction graduate training vacancies slip 16.6%
Construction companies and consultancies have cut their graduate training positions by 16.6% in 2008 to 2009.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: February 12, 2009
Construction graduate training vacancies slip 16.6%
Construction companies and consultancies have cut their graduate training positions by 16.6% in 2008 to 2009.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: November 24, 2008
Our 75 E-Learning Courses are Available for Construction Professionals
We have created a robust online learning system of 75 classes to help construction professionals continue their learning without the expense of travel and the convenience of an anytime schedule. These courses are from the author of McGraw Hill's new book, Managing a Construction Firm on Just 24 Hours a Day. Whether on the weekend or weeknight, we are ready for your needs. No need to fill up the truck or carve out time from your busy schedule. This is one way to continue to work smarter. Click on... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: November 18, 2008
Realistic Training Prepares Operators For Real-World Projects
The Wisconsin Operating Engineers' training center in Coloma, WI, aims to make its skill and apprenticeship training for heavy-equipment operators as realistic as possible. Crane instructor Doug Stegeman, who has been on staff since 1999, says, “Of course we help operators learn and hone the skills required to properly operate machinery, but all of our training is done to a plan, so opera...... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: October 24, 2008
Construction Diploma: contractors confused over work experience
Work experience for students on the Construction and Built Environment (C&BE) Diploma must be co-ordinated at a national level to be effective, according to the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA).... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: September 05, 2008
Concrete Parking Lot Design Seminars Offer Economical, Environmental Solutions
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) will offer the seminar Design of Concrete Parking Lots in four cities in 2008. This new seminar is scheduled for:... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: September 03, 2008
Construction Diploma attracts 25% fewer students than planned
The credit crunch could be hitting student numbers on the Construction and the Built Environment Diploma.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: August 27, 2008
Unionized construction workers in British Columbia subject to new drug policy
Unionized construction workers, who have a problem with drinking or getting high on the job, are being targeted by a new drug testing program, which is the first of its kind in Canada.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: August 21, 2008
One third of construction firms don't train their staff
A government training body has urged construction firms to train more staff, despite the downturn in the sector.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: August 06, 2008
Hundreds of half-trained apprentices laid off by housebuilders
Housebuilders are calling for help from the construction industry's training board as they are forced to lay off hundreds of half-trained apprentices.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: July 07, 2008
Our New 6-1/2 Hour CD Set - Turn Your Truck Into a Classroom
Our 6+ Hour Audio Series, The Business of Construction Contracting is perfect for busy construction professionals who have "Windshield Time" These inclusive CD's contain management insights and worksmart thinking in the areas of 1) The Business of Construction Contracting - Business, Strategic and Economic Issues and Insights 2) Work Acquisition - Estimating, Bidding, Priciing, and Selling 3) Building Work - Project Control, Project Management and Labor Productivity 4) Keeping Track - Financial and Adminstrative Practices 5) People - Management, Recruitment and Training of Your Most Valuable Asset 6) Miscellaneous... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: June 30, 2008
Our New 6-1/2 Hour CD Set - Turn Your Truck Into a Classroom
Our 6+ Hour Audio Series, The Business of Construction Contracting is perfect for busy construction professionals who have "Windshield Time" These inclusive CD's contain management insights and worksmart thinking in the areas of 1) The Business of Construction Contracting - Business, Strategic and Economic Issues and Insights 2) Work Acquisition - Estimating, Bidding, Priciing, and Selling 3) Building Work - Project Control, Project Management and Labor Productivity 4) Keeping Track - Financial and Adminstrative Practices 5) People - Management, Recruitment and Training of Your Most Valuable Asset 6) Miscellaneous... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: June 27, 2008
PERC Offers Industry Education on Green Energy
For building professionals interested in increasing their knowledge of propane’s green applications in the marketplace, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has partnered with CS Learning Solutions to offer free, American Institute of Architects (AIA) certified educational courses. Here's how you can take advantage.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: June 21, 2008
Lords join the diploma debate
The House of Lords echoed contractors concerns this week about the lack of work experience in the government's new diplomas.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: June 17, 2008
Construction Diploma is 'ludicrous'
Allowing students to pass the Construction Diploma without on-site work experience is “ludicrous”, a leading recruitment specialist warned this week.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: June 16, 2008
Construction diplomas criticised by House of Lords
The House of Lords echoed contractors concerns this week about the lack of work experience in the Government’s new Diplomas.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: June 14, 2008
Construction diplomas criticised by House of Lords
The House of Lords echoed contractors concerns this week about the lack of work experience in the Government’s new Diplomas.... Read More
Construction Diploma is 'ludicrous'
Allowing students to pass the Construction Diploma without on-site work experience is “ludicrous”, a leading recruitment specialist warned this week.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: June 12, 2008
Technical Details: Service Departments: How to Conduct a Roof Inspection
Roofing contractors can benefit from a well-organized service department, and service and maintenance work can become even more important to a company’s profit picture in tighter economic times. Service departments are typically smaller departments that operate independently from a company’s main roofing operations. The service department handles all of the company’s leak repairs and service-related items, such as installing flashing at new curbs and the installation of additional vents and drains.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: June 09, 2008
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction offers seismic-design courses
The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) recently offered a series of commercial building and seismic-design courses across the country to help identify the best way to use steel to provide greater earthquake resistance in buildings up to 10 storeys tall.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: May 09, 2008
CertainTeed Adds Low-Slope Roofing Courses
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HEADLINES ADDED: May 08, 2008
Tile Roofing Institute Launches “Go Green” Campaign
Jeanne Sheehy of the Tile Roofing Institute in Chicago is gushing green these days having announced the launch of one of the tile roofing industry’s first-ever “Go Green with Tile” campaigns. The idea is to help educate and inform design/building professionals and homeowners about the environmental green benefits of concrete and clay tile roofs.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: April 26, 2008
Construction & Built Environment Diploma: 70 firms sign up
More than 70 companies have now committed to delivering the Construction and the Built Environment Diploma – which is equivalent to A levels.... Read More
Innovative Green Home in Omena, Mich.
Danny Forster’s passion for architecture and innovation is evident as he explains the technologies, techniques and materials that help him achieve his goal of designing a home like none other. ... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: April 19, 2008
Online Construction-Degree Programs Gain, But Some Educators Worry About Content
As construction professionals struggle to balance shifting industry markets, not to mention their own workplaces and home lives, finding time to bolster or change career directions is tougher than ever.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: April 15, 2008
New Indianapolis Airport's Works of Art
Creators of terrazzo and glass artworks for the New Indianapolis Airport terminal described their projects and the installation processes during a recent tour of the facility. The works were commissioned by the Indianapolis Airport Authority.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: April 09, 2008
Teaching Construction: The Best Kept Secret In Construction Jobs
All over the nation, schools, training programs, and educational institutions are searching for individuals with construction experience to become teachers. With the impending retirement of the baby boomers, industry analysts predict that the United States will experience a significant construction labor shortage in the coming years. To combat this, many schools and programs are reaching out to young people across the country, trying to turn out more skilled workers before the baby boomers retire. If you have experience in the industry, you can help reach out to young people too. ... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: April 04, 2008
Success With Hispanics: Construction Woes and the Latino Subcontractor
The current shakedown in the construction industry allows for two very important things to happen that are to the benefit of both the organization and the workers. It allows companies to refocus on training their workforce for the long term and it helps clean up the subcontractor industry.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: April 01, 2008
U.S. academy studies ‘grand challenges for engineering’
The United States National Academy of Engineering has been conducting a fascinating exercise for the last few months.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: March 27, 2008
A different kind of rock garden
The Chicago Tribune recently ran a fun article on using concrete in your garden. It touts decorative concrete for use in large or small garden projects, and talks about concrete’s versatility andlongevity. Have you seen an increase in customer requests for outdoor decorative concrete applications in gardens, outdoor kitchens and the like?... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: March 25, 2008
Piling - All You Need to Know?
An overview of piling, how it's done, why and where, details of materials and techniques used to install piles for housing developers and other construction projects.... Read More
Architecture and the University: Inventing Something Bold and Reinventing the Old
Separate items reported on January 28 in The Chronicle of Higher Education reflect the range of architectural and construction opportunities on today's college campus. At a recent Yale University symposium entitled “Building the Future: the University as Architectural Patron,” speakers promoted innovation and advocated that a campus should consider its physical place in the broader community with “lively, informed discourse about architecture and its role.” See here.The presentations, of course, included the MIT professor "who is partly responsible for two of the most striking and controversial buildings of the... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: March 23, 2008
Piling - All You Need to Know?
An overview of piling, how it's done, why and where, details of materials and techniques used to install piles for housing developers and other construction projects.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: March 21, 2008
Public Seminar Schedule for Spring, 2008 - Stevens Construction Institute, Inc.
Public Seminar Schedule.pdf... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: March 10, 2008
Experts share views at New Methods of Public Procurement seminar
Ensuring that public-private partnerships remain fair and transparent is a priority shared by two experts involved with government procurement in different provinces.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: February 25, 2008
The Inside Track on Six Sigma Training
It is essential to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of training methods that lead to certification and implementation of Lean Six Sigma and related methodologies. This is necessary for any organization to ensure alignment not only with all operational processes, but equally important, the entire enterprise.... Read More
Learning Blueprint Basics
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HEADLINES ADDED: February 22, 2008
Expanding apprenticeships, developing world-class skills
Today sees the start of the first Apprenticeship Week, now set to become an annual event following the recommendations of the Apprenticeship Review ‘Expanding apprenticeships, developing world-class skills’ published at the end of last month. We have a special report for Buildingtalk from Eric Turner of Proskills who reviews the new production apprenticeship programme [...]... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: February 17, 2008
Construction Netcast (Trauner Consulting)
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HEADLINES ADDED: February 11, 2008
Our Next Boot Camp is April 15-17 in Philadelphia, PA
4_2008 Boot Camp Brochure.pdf References of our Business Management Boot Camp, double click here... Read More
Building life cycle costs explored in seminar
The life cycle cost of building operation can be lowered by implementing sustainable maintenance and repair practices.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: February 08, 2008
Construction Training Basics - Part 1
As we look to grow our present workforce to assume more responsibility (and authority), a training approach has to be option 1A or 1B. It has to be the first option. Another option is "let the cream rise" or your best people will just naturally earn more responsibly and authority. I don't think it is a second option, that is, let all you people make mistakes and learn. Darwin would understand this approach. The fittest become rulers and the rest of us work. As you know, this approach is... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: February 07, 2008
CEDIA Forms Professional Service Action Team
CEDIA has formed a Professional Service Action Team (PSAT) aimed at providing members with help and outsourcing services in training, marketing, promotion, consultation and business development. ... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: February 06, 2008
Government of Alberta invests $1.5 million in trades-training facility for women
The Government of Alberta announced on Jan. 31 that it is investing $1.5 million toward the completion of a training facility for women entering the trades. The program, operated by the Women Building Futures not-for-profit organization, helps women achieve economic independence and build strong futures through trades training, mentorship and employment support.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: January 29, 2008
Adult Learners - Do You Have a Learning Project Plan?
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The Case Against Case Studies
24 JAN 2008 from BusinessWeek | Read the full story» How Columbia's B-school is teaching MBAs to make decisions based on incomplete data.... Read More
You Can't Learn Management in a Classroom
25 JAN 2008 from BusinessWeek | Read the full story» A leading management thinker argues that MBAs need more real business world experience in their education.... Read More
Lean Works in Construction, Oakland, CA
Start: Mar 3 2008 - 11:00am End: Mar 3 2008 - 4:00pm March 3, 2008 – Lean Works in Construction, Oakland, CA – Sponsor: Bay Area SMACNA Chapter – contact Audrey Kerns at (510) 635-8212. Must be a SMACNA member to attend.... Read More
Lean Construction Practices, SMACNA – SMWIA
Start: Apr 3 2008 - 11:24am April 3, 2008 – Lean Construction Practices, SMACNA – SMWIA – 2008 Partners in Progress, Las Vegas, contact http://www.pinp.org/conf08/registration.htm... Read More
Job Planning that Works - Phoenix, AZ
Start: Apr 17 2008 - 11:00am End: Apr 17 2008 - 11:59am April 17, 2008 – Job Planning that Works - Phoenix, AZ – Sponsor: PIPE & 469 JAC, contact Cathy at pipetrust@qwest.net... Read More
Lean Works in Construction, Portland, OR
Start: May 21 2008 - 11:00am End: May 21 2008 - 11:59am May 21, 2008 - Lean Works in Construction, Portland, OR – Sponsor: Columbia SMACNA Chapter – contact Tom Goodhue at 503.220.2303. Must be a SMACNA member to attend.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: January 28, 2008
National Construction College launches tower crane training courses
The National Construction College (NCC) has launched two training courses for those working with tower cranes: ‘Introduction to the Thorough Examination of Tower Cranes’ and ‘Introduction to the Management of Tower Cranes’.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: January 22, 2008
Registration Begins for 2008 Accubid User Conference
Registration Begins for 2008 Accubid User Conference... Read More
Online construction degrees?
Got an e-mail yesterday from a new university offering online degrees in construction management. The Institute of Construction Management & Te...... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: January 21, 2008
Construction Conference in Minnesota
Tomorrow morning, bright and early, I leave for St. Cloud, Minnesota, where it is 189 degrees below zero. Do you know how cold that is? I will be participating in the 2008 Builders Expo conference sponsored by the Central Minnesota Builders Association. I start the conference off with the first class at 8 am on Markup, Margins and Cash Flow, and follow it with three more classes throughout the day. Long day, but I know it will be fun. There will be several other classes during the day, classes... Read More
5S’s Any CEO Would Love - Phoenix, AZ
Start: Mar 20 2008 - 3:00pm March 20, 2008 - 5S’s Any CEO would Love - Phoenix, AZ – Sponsor: PIPE & 469 JAC, contact Cathy at pipetrust@qwest.net... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: January 20, 2008
Free Training Classes on Contracts and Contract Language
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HEADLINES ADDED: January 16, 2008
GC/CM Training
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Estimating and Managing Cost Escalation - Dinner Program
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TBJ and CEFGA Launch CEFGAJOBS.com to Combat Labor Shortage
CEFGAJOBS.com to serve as a model for employing students and addressing the labor shortage in the construction industry Atlanta, GA – The shortage of skilled labor in construction has been a topic of conversation for years now. With baby boomers starting to retire, and a shortage of young workers entering the industry, construction firms may soon find themselves in a serious employee crisis. The Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) and TopBuildingJobs.com have teamed up to tackle this impending dilemma. Their hope is that CEFGAJOBS.com will help solve the... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: January 14, 2008
Is it Time For Engineering Education Reform?
At one time, engineers were esteemed by the public as both visionaries and leaders in a noble profession essential to the welfare of humankind. Today, though, engineers are viewed by many simply as mere advisors and technicians. The public’s perception of the engineer is on a downward spiral, along with the enrollment of young people into our engineering schools. Engineers are facing critical challenges and questions by the public in light of the recent bridge collapses in Minnesota and Vietnam and lingering issues with natural disasters such as Katrina... Read More
Is Engineering Education in Need of Reform?
In the 21st century, an ever-increasing need will emerge for a holistic breed of engineer—one who can work across borders, cultural boundaries, and social contexts and who can work effectively with nonengineers. As the trend toward a more global and more knowledge-based society continues, the practice of engineering must be changed, and this change must be accomplished through engineering education reform. The engineering curriculum can no longer remain as it has for essentially the past 40 years. The subjects of globalization, diversity, world cultures and languages, communication, leadership, and... Read More
Spanish for Construction Trade
With a growing population of Spanish-speaking employees in the construction industry the importance of effectively communicating with these employees also grows. For those looking for help in this area without having to completely learn a new language, there is a new book that is aimed at those in construction. “Spanish for the Construction Trade,” authored by William C. Harvey and published by Barron’s Educational Series, this 313 page reference book provides essential words and phrases in chapters on specific construction situations. Additional information contained in the book includes pronunciation,... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: January 03, 2008
Everywoman to launch subsidised courses
A London-based training firm dedicated to boosting the number of women in the construction industry has announced plans for a heavily-subsidised range of training programmes.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: December 30, 2007
How Do We Learn? - A Primer
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A Success Story - Reinventing The Educational Process
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Top Classroom Technologies for 2008
As teachers and students get geared up for the second half of the school year to start, systems integrators are reviewing last year’s sales figures and predicting what may be top technologies for classrooms in the coming year. Bob Berry, a Seattle-based sales executive for AV supplier Troxell Communications... Read More
Update Your Knowledge of Concrete and Framework Easy!
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HEADLINES ADDED: December 26, 2007
Justifying Training
Corporate management has a responsibility to invest company funds where they will generate a positive return. A decision to invest in equipment that will improve production and lower operating costs can often be justified with statistics. Establishing a budget for employee training, however, may be more difficult to justify.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: December 25, 2007
Contracting Training
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Creating A "Cycle Of Success"
Successful construction leaders are made, not born. That is the concept behind the Iowa State University and the Master Builders of Iowa (ISU/MBI) "Project Managers and Project Supervisors Academy." The academy is an extensive, highly interactive learning experience that develops the skills of project managers and project supervisors in the construction industry.... Read More
Pursuing Training And Education
Recruiting, training, re-training, and continuing education continue to be prime concerns of the construction industry. For proof, just ask the more than 100 chapter and member training and education directors who attended the first annual Associated General Contractors of America Training & Development Conference in Dallas in late October.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: December 20, 2007
Reading for Education
You have heard me preach about the value of reading. Brian Tracy sent out a note recently that included the following: Earl Nightingale said many years ago that one hour per day of study in your chosen field was all it takes. One hour per day of study will put you at the top of your field within three years. Within five years you’ll be a national authority. In seven years, you can be one of the best people in the world at what you do. If you read... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: December 19, 2007
Creatling Opportunities to Build Diversity and Competence
A four-week pre-apprenticeship training program at Baton Rouge's Louisiana Technical College turns out craftwork candidates that smash the barriers of gender, race and age.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: December 18, 2007
DOL Proposes Rules to Update Apprenticeship System
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced proposed rules to align the national apprenticeship system with a more flexible and user-friendly approach for apprentices and employers, necessary in the 21st century global economy..... Read More
Training Northwest Construction Workers
Addressing the growing concern about keeping up with the growing demand for construction workers in the Northwest involves more than simply recruiting warm bodies to fill the ranks. New people entering the field are useless to contractors until they gain the skills needed to do the work, and that's where apprenticeships come in.... Read More
Training Retains Employees
As the construction industry attempts to hire and keep qualified employees, more and more employers and organizations are providing training to keep employees up to date with the industry and the technologies. People who want to enter construction and employees are searching for training as one method to get into the field and advance their positions.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: December 16, 2007
Webinars for Construction Business Owners
We held a webinar earlier this month on “Avoiding Business Blunders that Cost You Revenue” with Dan Baumann who runs Chief Experts. Dan’s web site is all about teaching contractors, designers, architects and others how to use the Chief Architect CAD software program. About 60 folks signed up for the webinar. Thank you to those who attended, it was great talking to you. What a great bunch of folks. Along with business, we had some laughs. The webinar ran about 1-1/2 hours, and we had an excellent Q &... Read More
Five Construction Training And Re-Training Tools
Construction is one of the most open employment fields in the United States. According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, the construction industry is going to need 1 million new workers by 2012 to build and repair the nation's infrastructure, build new structures, and replace retiring baby boomers.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: December 13, 2007
Green Building Seminar in February
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Managing Construction Projects - Training
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GC/CM Training
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HEADLINES ADDED: November 27, 2007
ConstructionSkills calls for greater funding flexibility
ConstructionSkills has told a government inquiry into the construction sector that it would like more power to channel funding to specialist training and adult training in construction.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: November 25, 2007
Military vs. MBA
"We find that military people really understand managing multiple priorities, and overall customer satisfaction. They have a real go-get-it attitude. They are self-starters who won't leave until the job is done right."... Read More
AACE offers a new online course: Estimating & Bidding 2
January 24, 2004 is the start date for the newest course available from AACE International. Estimating and Bidding 2 is a paced, 10 week long onlin...... Read More
ETS hosts certification course and exam
The East Tennessee Section is hosting a certification preparation course and a certification exam. The certification preparation course (Additional informatio...... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: May 14, 2007
What's Wrong Here?
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Code Quiz
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The Best Industry in the United States
My child is in college. She is starting to ask about industries and careers. Olivia has made me think further about what construction contracting has to offer her. I have concluded it is the best career a young person could choose. You may not believe it, but the facts will show our business is unmatched. It offers participants long term tangible benefits. However, many people will argue that point. Let me show you the many virtues our industry has. You be the judge. The Industry is Not Going Away... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: May 01, 2007
Appreciating Talent
We hear all the time, "talent is important," "our people are important," or "our greatest assets are our people." We...... Read More
Do You Have the Right Mindset for Success?
Don't make up your mind about this until all the facts are in. Carol S. Dweck, author of Mindset, the New Psychology of Success, contends that your success or failure in life, career and relationships is attributable to a fixed or growth mindset. The fixed mindset believes that your personal qualities - intelligence, personality and character - are set in stone. The growth mindset believes that your qualities can improve with effort and experience. A fixed mindset can sidetrack your career - especially if you're working for someone who... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: April 27, 2007
Helping users "feel the fear and do it anyway"
We've said before that reducing fear might be a killer app... making something users were previously afraid of feel less threatening. Wesabe does this for personal finances. Dr. Laurie Kemet does this for a trip to the dentist. And Electric Rain does this for 3D. Our books try to do this for programming. But what about a step beyond that... where you help them do something that just IS really, seriously, scary? Making only things which are friendly and easy is not the holy grail of design. Reduce my... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: April 23, 2007
US businesses not prepared for aging workforce
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Program Offers Florida High School Students Successful Model for Industry Career Training
Acclaimed as a training model to spur construction careers, the Community High Okaloosa Institute for Career Education (CHOICE) in northwest Florida is attracting state and national attention.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: April 18, 2007
Distance Learning Alternatives for Engineers
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HEADLINES ADDED: March 30, 2007
Lean Works in Construction – Salt Lake CIty, UT
Start: Apr 27 2007 - 1:00pm End: Apr 27 2007 - 5:00pm April 25, 2007 – Lean Works in Construction – Salt Lake City, UT Sponsor: Utah Sheet Metal Contractors Association Contact James Paull at (801) 486-8449.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: March 26, 2007
Our Public Seminar Schedule - Management Training and Education
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NJATC and UL form scholarship committee
UL has pledged $100,000 in scholarships to be awarded to electrical apprentices. The National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC), a program of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Washington, D.C., and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), Bethesda, Md., recently launched a new education and scholarship initiative created in conjunction with Northbrook, Ill.-based Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.... Read More
The Game of Life, for Sales
The problem is that most salespeople aren't business consultants. Enter Zodiak, a training game that teaches sellers how to think like their customers.... Read More
Case Study: United Rentals Plays by the Book
United Rentals, an equipment rental firm based in Greenwich, Conn., had no formal training for its salespeople and sales accountants. The learning curve was steep and it took too long for salespeople to understand how the company worked. So last year, the firm wrote a sales playbook to teach new hires how United Rentals works.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: March 21, 2007
Business Management Bootcamp for Construction
Download file See our brochure link for complete information about our Business Management Bootcamp for Construction A new and innovative bootcamp. If you have not read Matt\'s book you should! Can\'t wait to see how this class turns out.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: March 17, 2007
Lean Works in Construction – Iselin, NJ
Start: Mar 28 2007 - 1:00pm End: Mar 28 2007 - 5:00pm Lean Works in Construction - Iselin, NJMarch 28, 2007Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Northern New Jersey Contact Donna Valentine at (973) 890-0890 smacna-northnj.org... Read More
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Favorite Book 2007
The Toyota Way is my favorite book for 2007. It had so many good ideas that I could not keep up and ended up reading it again and even buying the Field Book to go along with it.
Download Elegant Solutions from Change This which provides some highlights of the Toyota Production System. Too many ideas that are applicable to contractors to even count!
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