ABC Names the 2023 Craft Professional of the Year
ORLANDO, Florida, March 16 — Associated Builders and Contractors announced Jared Foster, senior general superintendent at Gaylor Electric, Noblesville, Indiana, is the 2023 Craft Professional of the Year. Foster...
The Best Summer Safety Tips for a Construction Crew
Summer is the most dangerous season for construction workers. Other months have their own challenges, but nothing compares to working outside in the blistering heat. Along with the standard...
2023 Recap: NCCER’s Products, Programs and Resources Year in Review
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) celebrated many major achievements in 2023. Along with refreshing our brand, launching a new website, and numerous other milestones, we...
Tools to Improve Your Construction Business Stability and Longevity
If you are the owner of a construction business, you see first-hand how the industry is booming. Many cities across the country are experiencing tremendous growth, and we need...
Tips for Building an Effective Construction Foreman Training Program
For the construction industry to meet the rigorous demands of today’s project schedules, it’s imperative to have a knowledgeable and efficient workforce. Standardized training programs for foremen help create...
Residential Construction Jobs That Are Needed Amid the Housing Shortage
This hot housing market has created new opportunities for the residential construction industry. However, the available talent for new roles is often lacking.
The Future of Skilled Trades Careers
Beginning any career means you need some level of skill. Even laborers need to know how to push a wheelbarrow or dig a ditch. The most essential skill, however,...
Passion Builds Excellence | My NCCER Story: Jeffrey Bertke
It’s been an exciting and ceremonious year for Jeffrey Bertke. In October 2021, the electrical trades instructor was named one of three grand prize winners of the prestigious
Building Alabama
The need for workers in two of Alabama’s fastest-growing industries is being met with specialized, nationally recognized training at Alabama’s community colleges.
Academy Offers Paid Training and Benefits for Applicants in Growing Field
SECA is partnering with NCCER to offer a debt-free path to a lifelong career as an HVAC technician or plumber.