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...
Chamberlin Takes Training to a Higher Level
Chamberlin Roofing and Waterproofing is a well-established construction company concentrating on new and remedial projects. The company is based in Houston, Texas, with satellite offices in Austin, San Antonio,...
What’s the difference between a Competent, Qualified and Certified Rigger and Signal Person?
Summary: OSHA regulations and ASME standards require riggers and signal persons to be both competent and qualified. Competent persons must understand potential lifting hazards and the authority to stop...
NCCER Announces an Innovative New Approach to Construction Superintendent Development and Certification
This week, the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) released its new Construction Superintendent Certification Program, a cutting-edge online addition to the organization’s Project Leadership Series. Developed...
Study: Construction Workforce Highly Values Credentials
More than three-quarters of the construction workforce believe standardized credentials play a beneficial role in professional development and advancement, according to a study by the National Center for Construction Education and Research...
How Technology is Changing the Construction Industry: A Look at Innovations and Trends
Humans have been building structures for thousands of years. And for many centuries, we have historically relied on manual labor and traditional techniques for construction. However, technological advancements have...
NCCER Publishes Second Edition of Pipelayer Curriculum
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) has published the second edition of its Pipelayer curriculum. This single-level curriculum covers everything from trench and site safety to...
Building Operator Confidence Through Simulation-based Training
Albert Einstein once observed that: “Information is not knowledge. The only source of knowledge is experience.” And learning to operate heavy equipment is no different. Vocational schools and construction...
Tips for Finding and Retaining Talent for Your Contracting Business
The need for skilled professionals in construction has become a pressing challenge for the industry. It is estimated that construction companies will need to hire nearly 501,000 additional workers...
NCCER Releases Recommendations to Support Tradeswomen in the Industry
ALACHUA, Fla. – The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), recently published a follow up to their highly regarded research that was released in 2023, In Her...