News Brief: Managing Electrical Hazards, Sixth Edition Now Available
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) has published the sixth edition of its Managing Electrical Hazards curriculum, helping learners work safely near electrical hazards in the...
News Brief: NCCER Expands Atmos Energy Operator Qualifications
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is pleased to announce the expansion of the Atmos Energy operator qualifications (OQs). NCCER is now mapped to the following...
News Brief: NCCER’s Advanced Carpentry, 6th Edition Now Available
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) has published its new Advanced Carpentry: Frame and Finish curriculum. As part of the newly structured 6th edition of NCCER’s...
How Can We Strengthen Construction Leadership Training Programs?
The success of a construction project depends on the people involved and how they function as a team. These professionals serve a vital purpose, and it’s through their knowledge...
Putting the Pieces Together at Broken Shackle
Broken Shackle Ranch is a sanctuary setting that has provided assistance to at-risk youth since 1984. More than 8,000 young men have passed through its doors in the past...
News Brief: NCCER’s Form Carpentry, 6th Edition Now Available
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) has published its new Form Carpentry curriculum. As part of the newly structured 6th edition of NCCER’s carpentry program, the...
Overcoming Field Leadership Shortages by Breaking Language Barriers
With demand for construction projects remaining high, especially with the massive burst in major projects like data centers, attention is once again on the workforce responsible for completing and leading job sites. Construction has one...
An Electric Career — Sparking Interest for Women in Construction
Life in Wyoming can be tough, gritty and challenging. The terrain is rugged, and the weather at times unforgiving. It’s known as the “Cowboy State” for its cowboy culture...
Top 5 Communication Tactics to Help Field Leaders Adapt Efficiently
This article was originally posted on behalf of NCCER by the Foundation of the American Subcontractors Association. It’s a story all subcontractors and specialty trades contractors are all-too-familiar with:...
How to Advance from a Craft Professional to a Construction Foreman
If you’re working as a construction craft professional, you may be wondering what the next step in your career could be. There are many opportunities for advancement in the...