National Center for Construction Education and Research

NCCER - Tue October 31, 2023

NCCER Announces Innovative New Approach to Construction Superintendent Development, Certification

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) released its new Construction Superintendent Certification Program, an online addition to the organization's Project Leadership Series....

Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Wed April 07, 2021

Diversity Drives Wearables Technology in Construction

Worker safety is a major component of the construction equation, and COVID-19 has made it even more critical. Rapidly shifting demographics on the job site demand modifications to personal protective equipment in the form of comfort, ergonomics and cutting-edge technology....

Eric Olson - CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR - Thu August 06, 2020

College, Ironpeddlers Work to Close Operator Shortfall

For several years, construction companies of all sizes have been faced with a pronounced shortage of people looking to work in the building trade, including folks to operate heavy machinery. In many cases, job seekers are unaware of the salaries and benefits construction careers can provide them — if they possess the necessary skills....

Mary Yamin-Garone – CEG Correspondent - Wed June 10, 2020

Apprenticeship Program Makes Big Difference in Recruitment

Thanks to a Pre-Apprenticeship Program in Heavy Highway Construction, lives are changing. It's no secret that constructing highways and bridges (aka heavy highway construction) is an exciting field with higher than average job growth....

CareerTech - Wed October 10, 2018

Gov. Fallin Recognizes Need for Construction Workers

The construction industry is one of Oklahoma's largest industries, employing more than 82,000 Oklahomans, but a nationwide skills gap is leaving many of those construction jobs unfilled. Oklahoma predicts a growth of 12 percent in the construction industry in the next eight years, and across the country there is expected to be a need for 700,000 new construction professionals by 2026....

Angela Askey - Tue October 10, 2017

New Construction Technology Programs Begin in October

Central Arizona College (CAC) began offering new Industrial Construction and Concrete Construction Certificate courses on Oct. 6, 2017. The classes for industrial construction, concrete construction, heavy equipment operator, structural welding and pipefitting are being offered on Fridays and Saturdays through the completion of the fall semester....