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Apprenticeships

ABC Carolinas Celebrates Graduates of Four-Year Electrical Apprenticeship Program in Charlotte and Triangle

June 17, 2022

ABC Carolinas recently celebrated the graduation of 24 electrical apprentices enrolled in the chapter’s four-year Apprenticeship & Craft Training Program at a Durham Bulls game in Durham, N.C. and at El Thrifty Social in Charlotte, N.C. Participants in ABC Carolinas’ educational program work full-time during the day and attend evening classes – two nights per…

ABC Carolinas Graduates 26 Electrical Apprentices From Four-Year Program

June 19, 2021

Charlotte, NC – ABC Carolinas (ABCC) recently celebrated the graduation of 26 electrical apprentices enrolled in the chapter’s four-year Apprenticeship & Craft Training Program at a Cannon Ballers game in Kannapolis, N.C. Participants in ABC Carolinas’ educational program work full-time during the day and attend evening classes – two nights per week each semester – at…

She Built This City Pre-Apprenticeship Plumbing Program for Women: Summer Session Starts July 6

June 18, 2021

She Built This City (“SBTC”) is a Charlotte-based non-profit focused on introducing women and young girls from diverse backgrounds to the skilled trades. SBTC is excited to announce its 15-week Pre-Apprenticeship Plumbing Program, developed in partnership with Moen, Three Way Plumbing and Lowe’s. The Summer session starts on July 6, 2021, with the Fall session kicking…

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Recruiting

Construction Industry Recruiting: Thinking Beyond the Obvious

October 31, 2022

When we discuss the current shortage of construction employees in our industry, we typically talk about the shortage of skilled trades, project management and engineering personnel. Obviously, people to fill these roles are in short supply, so companies and industry associations are right to focus on promoting careers in the trades and construction management through…

Why Should I Work for You?

May 6, 2022

In a competitive market for qualified construction professionals, it is so important to make sure you are promoting what your company can offer and highlighting company culture is key in competing for the right people for your team.  It’s always surprised me how many construction company owners and hiring managers sometimes have trouble describing their…

CAGC’s Video Series Helps Attract Next-Generation Workers

May 22, 2021

Carolinas AGC’s (CAGC) Build Your Career (BYC) Program is excited to announce our new construction education video series. This five-part video series teaches students, educators, parents and jobseekers about the limitless rewarding career options within the construction industry. The video series can also be used by contractors or construction employers of any type to assist in their…

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Safety

ABC’s 2023 Guide to Construction Safety Best Practices Reveals How Contractors Can Be Nearly 7 Times Safer Than the Industry Average

April 28, 2023

Associated Builders and Contractors today released its 2023 Safety Performance Report, an annual guide to safety best practices on construction jobsites and comprehensive study of the impact of the STEP Safety Management System. Established in 1989, STEP is a proven system that provides the framework to measure, strengthen and build industry-leading safety programs that enable top-performing…

CAGC and SC OSHA Form Alliance

March 19, 2023

The Carolinas Associated General Contractors and SC OSHA recently formed an Alliance whereby they will use their collective expertise to further promote safe and healthy worksites.  “Nothing is more important in the construction industry than safety, and this Alliance will help greatly in keeping occupational hazards as low as possible,” CAGC President and CEO Dave Simpson…

ABC Carolinas Announces 2022 STEP Award Recipients

August 21, 2022

Sending workers home safely every night is a common goal among construction firms. Founded in 1989 as a safety benchmarking and improvement tool, the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) STEP program has evolved into a world-class safety management system that dramatically improves safety performance among participants regardless of company size or type of work. Participating…

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Training

HardHat University Offers Glimpse of Electrical Construction

August 19, 2020

For the last 18 years, HardHat Workforce Solutions has been the leading go-to staffing company for skilled trades in North and South Carolina. Headquartered in Greensboro, N.C., HardHat Workforce meets the needs of contractors in the Southeast and Atlantic regions through 11 local offices – including seven in the Carolinas – and nationally through our dedicated…

Duke Energy Awards $3.2 million to Innovative Education Programs

May 1, 2019

Duke Energy announcedit is awarding $3.2 million in grants to support 131 innovative K-12 education programs across the communities served by the company. “Bright futures begin in the classroom, and every child deserves a fair chance at academic success,” said Cari Boyce, president of the Duke Energy Foundation. “The grants we are making today are…

NCCER Releases New Construction Superintendent Certification Program

January 29, 2019

NCCER has released a new superintendent assessment and is partnering with FMI® to offer a joint certification to qualified professionals in the superintendent field. The assessment was developed in conjunction with subject matter experts for professionals whose primary role is to oversee the operations of a construction site from planning to completion. This joint certification…

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Veterans Programs

Veterans ASCEND and Carolinas AGC Announce Partnership to Connect Military Veterans to Careers in Construction in the Carolinas

July 13, 2021

Charlotte, NC – July 13, 2021 – Veterans ASCEND and Carolinas AGC (CAGC) have announced a new partnership which will assist military service members, veterans and military spouses in obtaining great careers in the commercial construction industry. This initiative equally serves the construction industry during a time when there is a huge skills gap and…

ABC, USVBA Agree to Promote Veteran Construction Businesses

April 17, 2018

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and the U.S. Veterans Business Alliance (USVBA) recently signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on expanding the participation of veteran and disabled veteran businesses in the merit shop construction industry. “ABC members are committed to achieving a fully inclusive and culturally competent workforce that is welcoming to all people,…

Making the Move from Military to Industry

December 5, 2017

I’ll admit, I’m in awe of the range of skills our veterans are learning in the military—from pipefitting to heavy equipment operation—and the connection to our industry. It seems like it would be a natural transition from the military to industry but it can be complicated. Terminology in skill levels and jobs are just a…

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More Workforce

The Benefits Cliff for Women in Skilled Trades: How Growth Stops Before it Begins

May 5, 2023

Following the awards ceremony at our second annual She Built This City (SBTC) Change Makers Awards luncheon, SBTC Executive Director LaToya Faustin capped off the event with a memorable call to action for construction industry businesses. Here, she introduced the “Benefits Cliff,” remarking how it can halt the path out of poverty for many women…

ABC’s 2023 Guide to Construction Safety Best Practices Reveals How Contractors Can Be Nearly 7 Times Safer Than the Industry Average

April 28, 2023

Associated Builders and Contractors today released its 2023 Safety Performance Report, an annual guide to safety best practices on construction jobsites and comprehensive study of the impact of the STEP Safety Management System. Established in 1989, STEP is a proven system that provides the framework to measure, strengthen and build industry-leading safety programs that enable top-performing…

CAGC and SC OSHA Form Alliance

March 19, 2023

The Carolinas Associated General Contractors and SC OSHA recently formed an Alliance whereby they will use their collective expertise to further promote safe and healthy worksites.  “Nothing is more important in the construction industry than safety, and this Alliance will help greatly in keeping occupational hazards as low as possible,” CAGC President and CEO Dave Simpson…

NAWIC in the Carolinas: Celebrating WIC 2023

March 2, 2023

Women in Construction Week is celebrated all over the country and internationally. National Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2023 is scheduled for March 5-11. The National Association of Women in Construction’s eight chapters in the Carolinas belong to NAWIC’s South Atlantic Region – one of eight national regions for the association. NAWIC South Atlantic Region…

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What We’re Reading

  • Fulfilling the military supply chain
    Source: Business North Carolina Published on May 29, 2023
  • On the Move: Kristen A. Lassa
    Source: Upstate Business Journal Published on May 29, 2023
  • Anderson University names Lisa Zidek dean of College of Engineering
    Source: Greenville Journal Published on May 27, 2023
  • Raleigh developer to continue battle over Elon project
    Source: Raleigh Business Journal Published on May 26, 2023
  • Glenn Patterson Wilson brings fresh sense of resolve to historic Halifax
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