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Workforce

The 10 Best Construction Jobs

As we discussed yesterday, construction hiring isn’t exactly growing as quickly as we’d all like it to be. But the fact of the matter is, it is growing and there are still quite a few jobs to be had out there. But as U.S. News and World Report recently pointed out, you need experience. With […]

March 22, 2013

Driver/operator coaching/training

AEMP hosts lunchtime Metrics in Equipment Management webinar

The Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) will host its March Learn Over Lunch webinar, entitled “Metrics in Equipment Management,” on March 7 at 11 a.m. Central Time, and again on March 28 at 12 p.m. Central Time. The webinar will focus on using financial measures common to the equipment industry and how to improve […]

March 1, 2013

Workforce

October becomes “Careers in Construction Month,” seeks to expand construction workforce

One organization sees the very real threat of a construction labor shortage in the U.S. and is doing something about it. Build Your Future (BYF) has named October 2013 “Careers in Construction Month,” primarily due to the support and recognition from BYF supporters and other organizations of Careers in Construction Week. Careers in Construction Month […]

February 28, 2013

Safety

Safety walkarounds Part 3: Keeping it going

In Part 1 & Part 2 of this series we covered the definition and importance of management walkarounds as well some advice on how to conduct them effectively. In this last article of the series we’ll look at some additional implementation tips and challenges and conclude with a summary of the overall process. Do’s and Don’ts There are […]

February 21, 2013

Safety

Associations issue aerial work platform safety document

Four associations have joined together to issue a 36-page best practices document on workplace risk assessment and selecting the most appropriate aerial work platform for a job, it was announced at The Rental Show. The American Rental Association, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, the International Powered Access Federation and the Scaffold & Access Industry Association […]

February 13, 2013

Business

Obama stresses importance of construction, infrastructure, skilled labor in State of the Union

In his State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Barack Obama stressed the great importance of construction, housing, infrastructure, manufacturing and energy in creating new jobs and aiding the ongoing recovery of the American economy. Obama spent several minutes of the address discussing the sad state of the country’s infrastructure, which he said is […]

February 12, 2013

Driver/operator coaching/training

Efficiency Production offers OSHA-compliant Trench Safety Training

Efficiency Production is offering trench safety training for industry professionals who want to comply with OSHA 1926 Subpart P while reducing worker’s compensation claims. Trench safety experts that have been certified by the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) will lead the classes in all 50 states. Training classes adhere to the Qualified Person training requirements […]

January 25, 2013

Driver/operator coaching/training

The 21 best practices for winter equipment operation

This article originally appeared at Vista-Training.com. It has been republished with permission. In colder climates, winter presents a special set of challenges to heavy equipment operators. To help you operate safely and prevent damage to your machines, we’ve assembled a helpful list of 21 best practices you should remember when starting and using them in cold weather: […]

December 23, 2012

Business

TechShop: where fab dreams come true

TechShop, TIG MIG welding, CNC, water jet cutting machines, lathes, mills, electronics

November 9, 2012

Workforce

Simformotion releases Caterpillar M-Series motor grader simulator

Simformotion has released the Cat Simulators M-Series Motor Grader System, a simulation trainer set in a road construction environment that enables operators to learn the same machine applications they will find on the jobsite. The simulations enable new operators to learn without using fuel or pulling a machine from a jobsite, as well as allowing the […]

November 6, 2012

Technology

Colorado community college sees sparked interest in welding

In a story that hopefully has strong indications of a trend across all trades, one Colorado community college has seen a huge uptick in interest in its welding courses thanks to the economy.

October 22, 2012

Home

McElroy University launches new website

McElroy University has launched a new website, which features online instruction videos hosted by YouTube, a comprehensive course listing and online registration. McElroy University has 12 videos on topics such as Pit Bull, Aquatherm polypropylene and mid-range diameter fusion operations; heater troubleshooting; jobsite set-up; DataLogger operations and analysis; and MegaMc PolyHorse operations. Visitors to the […]

September 21, 2012