How Smart Contractors Are Solving Workforce Challenges
The construction industry is facing an undeniable challenge: Workforce shortages and skill gaps are making it harder for subcontractors and specialty contractors to meet project deadlines, maintain quality and...
Keeping Your Construction Crew Healthy and Safe Over the Holidays
The holidays are just around the corner, and while many of your employees might be thinking about some well-deserved time off with family and friends, there will still be...
How Improved PPE Impacts Construction Safety for Women
We all know construction comes with risks and women are as fit as anyone to handle the hazards — but it shouldn’t be more challenging. From the physical demands...
Image is Everything — Build Up Kansas Gives CTE a New Look
Around the beginning of 2018, Ben Hutton, a board member of Associated General Contractors (AGC) Kansas and owner of Hutton Construction in Wichita, KS, came before the AGC of...
Long-Term Health Concerns in Construction & How to Overcome Them
The construction industry is essential to both the economy and society in general. It is a major contributor to jobs and is a driver of both skills development and...
What Types of Construction Technology Could Help with The Housing Shortage?
The housing market outlook does not look promising at the moment, but innovations in construction could turn the tide back to the buyer’s favor. Here are some construction technologies...
How Team Cohesion is Key to a Successful Construction Company
In construction, it’s essential for everyone to know their role and to do their individual jobs well. However, if that’s your only focus, you could be missing out on...
How to Grow in Your Construction Career
The construction industry is currently full of opportunities for aspiring professionals. There are many viable pathways to success, especially as the industry sees growing demand for talented professionals. Entry-level...
NCCER Named a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant Recipient
ALACHUA, Fla. — The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is honored to be named a 2023 DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant recipient for its efforts to...
NCCER and DEWALT Celebrate National Skilled Trades Day with Donation of Tools
ALACHUA, Fla. – The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and DEWALT partnered to celebrate National Skilled Trades Day on May 1 by donating exclusive packages of...