Category: Training & Education
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Troublemaker to CEO: Championing a Career in Construction
If you’d told me as a child that I would one day become the president and CEO of a national skilled trade education group, I would have never believed you. Not because I lacked ambition, but because I was headed down the wrong path. I was a classic troublemaker—smart but rebellious, always testing boundaries. Then,…
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6 Tips to Make the Customer Experience a Breeze
Because it’s the offseason I decided we needed to have our garage floor coated. This was probably my first time calling contractors for quotes as a consumer, and let me tell you, being on the buying end of that phone call is a whole different ball game. I have encountered some companies that were a…
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Diversifying the Workforce With Women in Construction
It is common knowledge for anyone in the construction industry that there is a labor shortage. The 300,000 unfilled construction jobs in the United States are looming large, and with only one in seven construction jobs filled by women, they are still an underutilized asset. These low women-in-construction stats should not discourage construction business owners…
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Diversifying the Workforce With Women in Construction
It is common knowledge for anyone in the construction industry that there is a labor shortage. The 300,000 unfilled construction jobs in the United States are looming large, and with only one in seven construction jobs filled by women, they are still an underutilized asset. These low women-in-construction stats should not discourage construction business owners…
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Industry Hires and Promotions This Month
Throughout the month of March, the construction industry has seen multiple changes in leadership. Here is a roundup of the main promotions and recruitment this month. CNH Announces Global Leadership Team Change CNH announced a key leadership transition in its Human Resources function. Effective May 1, 2025, Francesco Tutino will assume the role of chief…
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Green Badger Releases its 2024 Sustainability Report
Green Badger revealed the data collected for its 2024 Sustainability Report. The company shared the growing number of users utilizing its software and its increased sustainability impact for 2024. Green Badger, a SaaS developer for managing sustainable construction, released its 2024 Sustainability Report and announced that 80% of the top 25 Green Construction firms now use its…
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CM Labs to Debut Additional Walkaround Inspection Training Packs at World of Asphalt
Anticipating the World of Asphalt show, CM Labs has revealed that the walkaround inspection training pack will be added to two of its simulators, debuting during the show. This addition will expand the company’s training and education opportunities. CM Labs Simulations, a vendor for simulation-based training solutions in the construction, ports, and utilities industries, announced…
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Trends and Innovations Shaping the Future of Work Trucks at WTW 2025
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in Batteries, Business, Business Services, Construction Safety, Construction Technology, Dealers, Diesel Engines, Equipment, Featured, Fleet Maintenance, Gasoline Engines, GPS, Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8, Laser & Other, Machine Grade Control, Medium Duty Trucks: Class 4 – 6, Other Components, Service & Fuel Trucks, Service Centers, Sustainability, Training & Education, Truck Parts & Components, Trucks, Trucks & Accessories, Utility Vehicles, Worksite EquipmentRunning from March 4-7, Work Truck Week 2025 came to a close last week. During the Green Truck Summit event, many trends emerged and attendees were educated on the various topics coming to light in the construction industry. Here is a round-up of just a few of the trends we saw at Green Truck Summit.…
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5 Things You Should Know About Women in Construction
Ever since the industry began, jobs in the construction industry were notoriously seen as men’s jobs. While more women have started joining the industry, there is still a major discrepancy between the two genders. Women in construction (WIC) have come a long way but there is still a lot of work to be done before…
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Q1 2025 Construction Hires and Promotions
Even though it hasn’t been a full first quarter yet, 2025 has seen multiple changes in construction industry leadership. Here is a roundup of the main promotions and recruitment. Matt Humes, national account manager for demolition at Genesis Attachments.Genesis Attachments Genesis Rehires Matt Hughes as Demolition National Account Manager Genesis Attachments announced Matt Hughes has…