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The Home Builders Institute (HBI) in partnership with the Fioretti Family Charitable Fund announced the grand opening of the BuildStrong Academy of Charlotte, a new training facility in the Charlotte region to help address the labor shortage in the residential construction industry. In Charlotte, the skilled construction labor shortage has reached critical levels, posing significant challenges for the…
NCCER recently released the much anticipated second edition of its Heavy Highway Construction curriculum, now with two levels. In addition to modules designed specifically for heavy highway construction, the revised program offers a new Heavy Highway Helper credential and introduces trainees to the various crafts that are utilized in the heavy highway industry. Comprised of…
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas recently announced their schedule for 2018 events, programs, socials and training. “In 2018, ABC events will provide a unique opportunity for members to be directly involved with all aspects of the chapter’s success,” said Michelle Lewter, ABC of the Carolinas Vice President. “ABC staff has worked diligently…
To meet growing demand for skilled workers, the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC) announced that it will be opening a new facility in the Raleigh, NC area. Located in Apex, NC, the 10,000 sq. ft. building will serve as the ABC Triangle’s new office and Training Center. According to ABC, the new facility…
The S.C. Department of Transportation has opened a program for South Carolina residents to receive construction training. The SCDOT recently awarded a Transportation Careers Training Program grant to S2 Engineering and Consulting. Under the grant, 30 residents of 5 South Carolina counties may be eligible to receive pre-employment training, heavy equipment operator training and commercial drivers’ license…
