NCCER Releasing Updated Construction Curricula in 2021
Revised versions of NCCER’s Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills, Concrete Construction Levels 1 – 2, Electronic Systems Technician Levels 3 – 4 and Roofing Levels 1 – 2 will be released in 2021. Written in conjunction with national subject matter expert committees, these curricula offer the standardized training and portable credentials trusted by the…
Construction Starts Rebound in October
Total construction starts rose 12% in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $787.9 billon. While sizeable, the increase does not erase September’s substantial pullback in starts. All three major categories moved higher over the month, nonbuilding starts rose 25%, nonresidential buildings increased 19%, while residential activity gained 2%. Four of the five regions…
Making The Industry More Welcoming For Women Ironworkers
Right now, the steel and construction industries are in a labor shortage that hasn’t been seen in quite some time. Making this even more difficult is the fact that there is no shortage of projects to do. However, with steel structures getting more and more complex, there’s a need for more people to do the…
The Latest Trends in Metal Wall Panels
Metal wall panels are a critical part of many structures, from roofs to gutter structures to many other options. In addition, they are highly valued by construction professionals for a variety of different traits, including: Their versatility Metal wall panels are able to be constructed from a variety of different metals. Aesthetic appeal On top of…
Construction Sector Adds 84,000 Workers In October, Project Cancellations Risks Undermining Future Industry Job Gains
Construction employment increased by 84,000 jobs in October, with jobs added in both nonresidential and residential categories, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today. Association officials cautioned, however, that the pandemic is causing a growing number of construction projects to be canceled or delayed, according to…
Most Requested Tenant Improvement Services by Electrical Contractors
One of the major differences between renting a space and owning it outright is who is responsible for repairs and improvements. With a commercial or residential property that one owns, they would shoulder full responsibility. However, depending on the terms of the rental contract, a landlord/property manager may need to authorize and pay for any…
How to Earn Business Success in Plumbing & HVAC
Everyone’s heard the statistics about the number of small businesses that fail, especially in those early years. The plumbing and HVAC fields are no different. Many contractors have a steady stream of happy customers that keep their businesses afloat even through rough patches. Others end up making critical errors that could send their business to financial ruin….
Precast Concrete: The Advantages And The Disadvantages
On paper, a lot of professionals may associate premade materials or tools as inferior to their assembled counterparts. This may apply in some fields, but not so much when we talk about the world of construction. When it comes to large construction projects, space is always a concern on the different sites. As a result,…
Nonresidential Construction Spending Declines Further in September, Says ABC
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2,, 2020 —National nonresidential construction spending fell 1.6% in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, monthly spending totaled $794.3 billion. Among the sixteen nonresidential subcategories, thirteen were down on a monthly basis. Private nonresidential spending…
Seismic Retrofit of Steel Structures
According to a FEMA report, Earthquakes in the U.S. cause approximately $6.1 billion in building stock costs each year. Even if a company had the financial means to repair or rebuild after earthquake damage, this still presents a period of halting operations to make repairs. For residential structures, the stakes could be even higher, leaving people without…
