After three decades as a craft professional, Clemon Prevost turned to teaching, first at Remington College and now as senior talent development specialist at Fluor’s Gulf Coast Craft Training Center in Pasadena, Texas.
Keep Employees Safe With Temporary Cooling and Drying
Construction projects should consider the job’s entire power, cooling and drying needs before the summer heats up. A comprehensive plan allows workers and tenants to stay safe and operations to remain steady and prevents rework.
A Certified Pro
Adrian Rios is a shining example of all the exceptional people who build rewarding careers in the construction industry. In March, he was honored as ABC's Craft Professional of the Year, sponsored by Tradesmen International and NCCER.
Construction Fire Safety Practices: What Superintendents Need to Know
Most—if not all—construction fires that have occurred over the last few decades were preventable. Here are some best practices to follow to avoid the risk of fire.
Reassessing Project Safety Oversight
By revisiting and strengthening worksite safety practices, owners, CMs and GCs can avoid costly OSHA penalties and reduce accident-related liability exposures.
ABC Members Invest $1.6 Billion in Workforce Development Annually, New Survey Finds
According to the results of Associated Builders and Contractors’ 2019 Workforce Development Survey, ABC members invested $1.6 billion to educate their employees in 2018, up from $1.1 billion in 2013.
Gov. Pritzker Signs Local ‘Right-to-work’ Ban in Illinois
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation that precludes political subdivisions of the state from enacting local “right-to-work” laws.
Prospect of Controlling Risk Spurs IoT Tech Adoption
The top motivator for adopting IoT technology is the possibility of lowering insurance premiums (67 percent), followed by recovering lost time due to incidents and winning more work because of a strong safety record, according to a new study from Dodge Data & Analytics in partnership with Triax Technologies.











