Tag: National Center for Construction Education and Research

Workforce

Just about every type of skilled construction profession got a raise last year

Wages for skilled construction workers are up nearly across the board, according to the latest wage survey from the National Center for Construction Education and Research. NCCER surveyed 30 U.S. construction companies and found that 15 of the 17 craft professions included in the study saw wage increases in 2014. As you can see in the graphic […]

February 11, 2015

Safety

NCCER releases rigger and signal person certification programs

The National Center for Construction Education and Research released a certification program for signal person and a three-level certification program for riggers (basic, intermediate and advanced). These programs include written assessments and practical examinations that meet or exceed current ASME consensus safety standards and OSHA 29 CFR part 1926 subpart CC. To offer these programs, […]

January 4, 2011

Home

NCCER breaks ground on headquarters

The National Center for Construction Education and Research broke ground on Nov. 22 for its future home in Alachua, Florida. NCCER plans to move into the new building in the fall of 2011. The Haskell Company of Jacksonville will be the design-build firm. The 31,000 square-foot building will be designed to LEED silver certification. LEED […]

November 30, 2010