Contractors Struggle to Fill Jobs as Weekly Hours Reach Highest May Level Since Series Began in 2006; Association Officials Urge Greater Public-Sector Support for Career and Technical Education Programs
According to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America, construction employment increased to the highest level since October 2008.
ATAS International will be hosting “Designing with Metal – Building Envelope Education”, an AIA/CES education event at the Building Envelope Design Center in Mesa, Ariz. on Thursday, Feb. 9th and Friday, Feb. 10th.
As the nation’s construction industry is seeing an ever increasing demand for skilled workers, ACCI Inc. is opening a state-of-the-art training facility in Rutland, Vt. offering a 250 hour training course where students work hands on, in an accelerated commercial construction environment.
North America’s building products manufacturer offers innovative products, educational sessions, and onsite events at the company’s new state-of-the-art headquarters in Malvern.
As the nation’s construction industry becomes more complex, with highly skilled managers in short supply, Ball State has created a center to prepare its students for the rapidly expanding field.
ClarkDietrich Building Systems announced the launch of its “EQ-IQ” initiative, an educational campaign to raise awareness about new innovations in cold-formed steel framing.