Tag: training
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ClarkDietrich Organizes Apprentice Training Event to Promote Skilled Labor
As the construction industry continues to evolve, the need for skilled trade professionals remains constant. In fact, the National Center for Construction Education and Research reports that 53% of the industry is expected to retire by 2036. To inspire the next generation of construction professionals, ClarkDietrich—North America’s largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing and accessories—is…
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NIBCO Donates Training Boards to Support the Next Generation of Workers
NIBCO INC. has donated two custom-built boiler and water heater system training boards to support hands-on education at two leading trade education institutions: Chicago Pipefitters Training Center, Local 597, in Mokena, Illinois and ABC Construction Prep Academy in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Designed to promote collaboration across the plumbing and HVAC industry, these builds were originally…
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RDO Equipment Co. and Montana State University Team Up to Bring Real-World Machine Control Training to Civil Engineering Students
Montana State University (MSU) has partnered with RDO Equipment Co. to launch a hands-on training program that gives civil engineering students practical exposure to the latest surveying and machine control technology used on today’s construction sites. The four-week course module introduces students to Topcon Positioning Systems and SmartGrade machine control systems through real jobsite experiences,…
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Beard invests in internal talent
Contractor Beard has launched a business-wide skills initiative to support workforce development. The training programme, Skills to Build, is designed to ensure Beard’s 350 employees across Swindon, Bristol, Guildford, Oxford, and Southampton have the technical expertise needed to deliver increasingly complex building projects. The programme is structured around three pillars: Virtual technical team – an…
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Training scheme aims to boost confidence in damp proofing
Anthony Goode, national specification manager at Visqueen, said: “This exciting new initiative is open to all brickwork contractors across the United Kingdom and represents a significant step forward in our commitment to training and quality assurance. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Masonry supplier commits funding for bricklayer training
Grayson has announced an investment of £15,000 to help support Site Ready Solutions’ Bricklaying Pre-Apprenticeship Programme. The initial investment will help to scale the training programme, enabling more young people to access bricklaying training. Site Ready Solutions brings together employers, training centres, trade bodies and local stakeholders to remove barriers to entry, streamline the onboarding process…
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LCPtracker Unveils LCPtracker+ Training and Support Service
LCPtracker, Inc., an industry-leading provider of labor compliance, construction workforce reporting, and contract compliance solutions, announced the launch of LCPtracker+, a new premium prevailing wage training and unlimited priority support offering for users of LCPtracker Pro software. LCPtracker+ provides contractor users with enhanced technical support while also facilitating access to training resources and in-person networking events…
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NGA Launches Bluebeam Training Courses on MyGlassClass.com
The National Glass Association (NGA) now offers Bluebeam software training courses within its online training platform, MyGlassClass.com, at a 30% discount to NGA members. Developed by Troy DeGroot, director of Bluebeam Professional Services, UChapter2, the courses provide time-saving tips and tricks to help elevate the design review process, detailing/sketching, document management, quantity takeoffs, estimates, and…
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How F&I Training Improves Dealership Revenue
Ask any general manager where the real money is made in a car dealership — they’ll point straight to the Finance & Insurance (F&I) office. It’s not just about closing loans or printing contracts. A properly run F&I department builds customer trust, protects against chargebacks, and unlocks profits other departments never touch. But here’s the…
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‘We’re training people to be future employers’
“Staffing is my daily challenge,” he says. “It’s one thing to have a gap in the industry for staffing, but when it comes to finding people with the [construction] skills and knowledge, as well as the patience and commitment to want to work with young people, we find it very difficult to recruit them. View…