Prioritizing Mental Health in the Construction Industry
Are you in a crisis? Call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741. Construction workers are familiar with hazardous conditions on job sites. OSHA guidelines, daily safety...
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...
NCCER in the News: CNR — Safe Jobsites Drive, Not Hinder Productivity
NCCER President and CEO Boyd Worsham was quoted in a recent article by Construction News and Review (CNR). The article discusses how high safety standards support long-term productivity for...
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...