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Expanding NCCER Curriculum and Testing to Colleges and Technical Schools Is a Win for Construction

More than 6,000 training and assessment locations are accredited through NCCER—with more technical schools and community colleges joining that group every year. However, those numbers must increase if the country is to grow and advance its construction industry workforce.

Three Ways to Boost Labor Productivity During the Holidays

by Jen Butler | Dec 12, 2019
Careers | Productivity | Training | Workforce

Here are some helpful tips to boost productivity without pushing teams to work overtime this holiday season.

Like Kids in a Merit Shop: New Hampshire Program Turns Regular Shop Classes Into Trade Exploration

Efforts to solve the industry workforce shortage have gotten more creative and are taking root earlier in the education pipeline—or, at least they are in Manchester, New Hampshire, where an Associated Builders and Contractors-backed middle school trade program has been an immediate success.

How Contractors Can Support Women in the Workforce

Taking steps to support women in the workplace is just good business. Implementing these benefits and policies will not only appeal to women but also to the rest of the staff.

Construction Employment News: November 2019

Here’s a look at employment moves that occurred in the construction industry this month.

Five Soft Skills Necessary for Success in Today’s Construction Market

Construction companies should look for employees who possess these skills—but they also should look for employees who recognize where they have weaknesses and who are willing to learn and improve. Commitment to self-improvement is a good sign in construction workers at every level.

Project Management Tips to Better Work With a Data-Driven Workforce

With higher quality data and more organizational emphasis on its value, a team will be able to make better, more informed decisions. As the team sees the benefits of the data they collect, they’ll become increasingly invested in its accuracy, analysis and ongoing development.

Switching Gears: How an Internship Program Put One Student on Track—for Life

by Kaitlyn Cavallin | Nov 7, 2019
Careers | Training | Workforce

"I’ll be honest—when I first started my internship with TDIndustries, I didn’t have a clue what I was going to do with it, but the experience helped me to guide my future career path."

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Expanding NCCER Curriculum and Testing to Colleges and Technical Schools Is a Win for Construction

Three Ways to Boost Labor Productivity During the Holidays

Like Kids in a Merit Shop: New Hampshire Program Turns Regular Shop Classes Into Trade Exploration

How Contractors Can Support Women in the Workforce

Construction Employment News: November 2019

Five Soft Skills Necessary for Success in Today’s Construction Market

Project Management Tips to Better Work With a Data-Driven Workforce

Switching Gears: How an Internship Program Put One Student on Track—for Life

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