A Status Report on Work-Based Learning in Construction
In 2018, the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) released results from a three-year research project that explored how the United States could best invest resources to...
Worley: Winning Work by Investing in its People
A globally respected company’s investment in its craft workforce contributes to notable success. With a laser focus on skills development, Worley has become an employer and contractor of choice...
8 Creative Ways Construction Project Managers Can Boost Team Morale
Careers in construction are exciting and rewarding, but they can also be physically and emotionally demanding. Project managers must keep this in mind and do what they can to...
A Different Skills Gap With Safety Implications
When the construction industry talks about the skills gap, we tend to think of people not having the right math, welding, rigging and experience operating heavy equipment. However, there’s...
The Key to Fixing the Workforce Shortage
As an industry, it is time to engage in critical outreach efforts that will recruit craft professionals and shift negative perceptions surrounding construction.
Common Winter Safety Hazards: How to Prepare
Every season poses its own challenges, but winter is one of the most difficult to manage because of all the challenges it brings.
10 Winter Construction PPE Essentials Teams Need To Have This Season
Cold weather poses unique challenges on construction sites. Between ice, poor visibility, high winds and wet conditions, construction workers must take extra precautions to stay warm and perform their...
Women at Griffin Electric Are Sharing Knowledge & Shaping the Future
A leading electrical subcontractor throughout New England and the Southeast, Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. has seen first-hand the impact of women in leadership and recognizes the importance of...
How Well-Trained Field Leaders Can Improve Construction Project Safety
This article was originally posted on behalf of NCCER by the Foundation of the American Subcontractors Association. In the high-risk environment of construction, safety isn’t just a matter of...
5 Best Practices for Communication With a Signal Person
While working on a job site, communication is critical to safe operations. When working with loud heavy equipment verbal communication is not always efficient or possible.