NCCER Program Expansion Impacts Thousands Nationwide in 2024
ALACHUA, Fla. – The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization — expanded programs in 2024 to further its commitment to changing lives...
NCCER Partners with Simformotion™ LLC to Offer First-Ever Cat® Simulators Training Credential
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), the gold standard in construction craft training and credentials, has partnered with Simformotion™, the licensee for Cat® Simulators for Caterpillar...
Report: 92 Percent of Construction Firms Struggling to Hire Workers
The construction industry continues to face a skilled workforce shortage, with 92 percent of companies reporting difficulty in hiring for open positions, according to the 2025 Workforce Survey published...
4 Keys to Communicating with Contractors
There’s no doubt the right contractors can be the key to any successful property development. Their skills and expert knowledge are essential components to making certain a project comes...
Helping Others Obtain Destiny | My NCCER Story: Project H.O.O.D.
Project H.O.O.D., a nonprofit on the south side of Chicago, is using construction training to help provide opportunities to young people in their community.
The Most Common Equipment Malfunctions to Avoid
It goes without saying, but construction equipment failure can have significant consequences. These can include downtime, high repair costs or even injury.
Drones in Construction: How Drones Are Helping Construction Companies
Drones might have started as toys for hobbyists or photographers, but they’re swiftly emerging as a valuable tool in nearly every industry. Retailers like Amazon and Walmart are working to...
Preventing Health Issues as Construction Workers Age
Construction work can be incredibly taxing on the body. It’s easier to recover from the physical demand of construction work when you’re younger, but not so much as you...
Built for Safety: How Training Technology is Helping Prevent Hazards Before They Happen
Safety Begins with Education Across the construction industry, one truth remains constant: Safety is not negotiable. It’s a core value that underpins every task, every crew meeting and every...
SkillsUSA Illinois Empowers Youth with Construction Opportunities
Founded in 1965, SkillsUSA has become one of the United States’ top student workforce development organizations. With nearly 400,000 current student, instructor and alumni participants, the nonprofit national career...