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Clemson Adds Fully Online Undergrad CSM Degree Option for Working Construction Practitioners

March 14, 2023

Clemson University’s Nieri Department of Construction, Development and Planning (NCDP) has launched a fully Online Undergraduate Construction Science and Management (CSM) degree option, exclusively available for working construction practitioners.  This new undergraduate CSM degree option is founded on the excellent branding and delivery of Clemson Online and the long-standing expertise and quality instruction of the…

Clemson University Selected for FAA Collegiate Drone Training Program

March 8, 2023

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected Clemson University’s Nieri Department of Construction, Development and Planning to participate in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems-Collegiate Training Initiative program (UAS-CTI). “Inclusion in the FAA’s Collegiate Training Initiative is going to open doors for collaboration with other flight educators across the country,” said Joe Burgett, an associate professor of…

Automation in Construction: Theme of Clemson’s 2022 Construction Symposium

October 11, 2022

The 7th Annual Construction Symposium, hosted by the Nieri Family Department of Construction Science and Management, was held on September 15, 2022, at the Greenville Marriott.  This year’s event drew about 200 construction industry professionals. The Exclusive Event Sponsor was 84 Lumber.  Tiger Level Sponsors included Brasfield & Gorrie, McGriff, Carolinas AGC, Forvis, and Sands…

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ABC Carolinas Deems Trades Day-Charlotte a Success

April 12, 2023

For the third consecutive year, ABC Carolinas Chapter partnered with the ACE Mentor Program of Charlotte to bring Trades Day to Charlotte area students. The ACE (Architecture, Construction, Engineering) Trades Day – now 10-years-old – introduces high school students to various construction trades through demonstrations and hands-on activities provided by local contractors and vendors. Trades Day is used to…

Young & McQueen and Carolina CAT Partner to Bring Heavy Equipment Training to NC High School

September 17, 2022

Young & McQueen Grading Company Inc. and Carolina CAT have partnered with Yancey County (NC) Schools to bring Heavy Equipment training to high school students in the Career & Technical Education (CTE) program at Mountain Heritage High School in Burnsville, North Carolina. Young & McQueen and Carolina CAT worked together to develop the curriculum, which…

W. M. Jordan Works with Carolinas AGC to Help Students Build Their Careers

May 3, 2021

W. M. Jordan Project Manager Chad Wallace had a unique opportunity recently to help educate the students of North Carolina’s North and West Brunswick County high schools, where he is currently managing the renovation and expansion projects for both schools. Working with the Carolinas AGC “Build Your Career” program, Wallace and various trade partners working on site…

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Clemson University and MBI Announce New Online Course for Modular Construction

May 10, 2017

Modular construction has become a viable option for numerous types of facilities. To help facilitate the adoption of modular construction, the Modular Building Institute (MBI) worked closely with Clemson University to develop the new online course Introduction to Commercial Modular Construction. “We are excited to present this introductory course that is perfect for anyone interested…

Carolina Schools with Online Vocational Programs Ranked by AccreditedSchoolsOnline.org

November 26, 2016

The Community for Accredited Online Schools, a leader in higher education resources at AccreditedSchoolsOnline.org, has released the 2016-2017 list of Best Online Vocational Schools in the nation. Analyzing more than a dozen unique data points, the site scored and ranked schools offering vocational training programs online to determine the Best, with the following scoring highest:…

EdGate Creates the Largest Career Technical Education Standards Database

March 26, 2016

Publishers can accelerate sales to the fast growing Career and Technical Education market using EdGate’s CTE repository, correlation services and publisher tools. Career Technical Education (CTE) and Common Career Technical Core (CCTC) standards are provided through the EdGate repository. With the addition of 500,000 CTE standards, EdGate’s repository now houses over three million standards, making it the…

Technical Schools

Hill Electric Provides Real-World Experience to Construction Students in Upstate South Carolina

June 15, 2023

ANDERSON, SC – Hill Electric, an industrial electrical contractor for nearly 70 years, is proud to announce its recent partnership with the Anderson I & II Career and Technology Center (ACTC) Shed Build project. The opportunity allowed students enrolled in construction-related courses at ACTC to gain practical, hands-on experience and connect their classroom knowledge to…

Students in Building Construction Program Put Skilled Trades into Practice through “Tiny House” Project

April 12, 2023

VisionGreenwood, an established community partner dedicated to making Greenwood, S.C. the best place in which to live, work and raise a family, is funding a hands-on learning experience for high school students in the Building Construction program at the G. Frank Russell Technology Center (RTC), which services all three public school districts in Greenwood County….

The ROC in Charlotte: Reducing the Workforce Shortage and Transforming Construction’s Next Generation

December 9, 2022

Have you been to The ROC in Charlotte? If you haven’t had a chance to visit or find out about it, make time – because what’s happening there is transformational for the community and our industry. This Charlotte-based facility and program name stands for “Rebuilding Opportunities in Construction” and serves Charlotte-area High School students. The…

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CAGC Awards 2023 Construction Scholarships to Seven Deserving Students

August 5, 2023

The Carolinas AGC Foundation Scholarship program was put into place to assist individuals studying for careers in the construction industry as well as those wishing to advance their skills and knowledge to further their construction careers. Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is excited to announce the seven 2023 CAGC Foundation Scholarship recipients. $3,500 Scholarships: Nathan Mead, Guilford Technical…

Hill Electric Provides Real-World Experience to Construction Students in Upstate South Carolina

June 15, 2023

ANDERSON, SC – Hill Electric, an industrial electrical contractor for nearly 70 years, is proud to announce its recent partnership with the Anderson I & II Career and Technology Center (ACTC) Shed Build project. The opportunity allowed students enrolled in construction-related courses at ACTC to gain practical, hands-on experience and connect their classroom knowledge to…

Students in Building Construction Program Put Skilled Trades into Practice through “Tiny House” Project

April 12, 2023

VisionGreenwood, an established community partner dedicated to making Greenwood, S.C. the best place in which to live, work and raise a family, is funding a hands-on learning experience for high school students in the Building Construction program at the G. Frank Russell Technology Center (RTC), which services all three public school districts in Greenwood County….

ABC Carolinas Deems Trades Day-Charlotte a Success

April 12, 2023

For the third consecutive year, ABC Carolinas Chapter partnered with the ACE Mentor Program of Charlotte to bring Trades Day to Charlotte area students. The ACE (Architecture, Construction, Engineering) Trades Day – now 10-years-old – introduces high school students to various construction trades through demonstrations and hands-on activities provided by local contractors and vendors. Trades Day is used to…

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What We’re Reading

  • Gaston County eyed for more industrial development as two mystery projects seek incentives
    Source: Charlotte Business Journal Published on September 22, 2023
  • Cotton Street Townhomes project gets Greenville planning approval
    Source: Upstate Business Journal Published on September 22, 2023
  • New Clayton bioscience park takes big step forward as town approves rezoning
    Source: Raleigh Business Journal Published on September 22, 2023
  • Air taxi maker Joby Aviation picks Ohio over North Carolina for 2,000-job facility
    Source: Charlotte Business Journal Published on September 22, 2023
  • 2023 Corporate Leadership Awards: Jerry Vaughn with Railinc
    Source: Raleigh Business Journal Published on September 22, 2023

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