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New Survey Shows How Nation’s Failure To Invest In Construction Education & Training Programs Makes It Hard For Firms To Build
August 26, 2024
  51·çÁ÷ & Arcoro Workforce Survey 94 Percent of Construction Firms Report Having a Hard Time Finding Workers to Hire, Undermining Efforts to Build Infrastructure & Other Projects As Industry Calls for Better Federal Workforce Policies The nation’s failure to invest in construction… Read More

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Prepare Now to Meet EPA's Training and Certification Requirements for Lead-Based Paint Work
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new "Renovation, Repair, and Painting" program requires contractors who work in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities to be certified and to follow specific lead-safe work practices by April 2010.  The agency recently announced that it has… Read More
May 20, 2009
Additional Spots Opened for 51·çÁ÷'s Sold-Out BIM 101 Course in Dallas!
Additional Spots Opened for 51·çÁ÷'s Sold-Out BIM 101 Course in Dallas: Deadline May 21! BIM 101: An Introduction to Building Information Modeling is the first part of 51·çÁ÷’s newly launched BIM Education Program. BIM 101 is a full-day course designed for construction professionals, building developers… Read More
May 19, 2009
BOOKSTORE Excavation and Trenching Package
The Excavation & Trenching Training manual & CD-ROM work very nicely in combination with "In the Trench: Excavation Safety for Workers" DVD and "Construction Standards for Excavation." Whether you are training to become a Excavation Competent Person or providing jobsite excavation &… Read More
May 19, 2009
51·çÁ÷ of DC Turns 80
Shea Delutis-Smith, Clark Construction and 2009-10 51·çÁ÷ of DC President; Jim Clark, Clark Construction and 1967 51·çÁ÷ of DC President; Joe Jarboe, Clark Construction and future 51·çÁ÷ of America President; Nigel Parkinson, Parkinson Construction and 2008-09 51·çÁ÷ of DC President. More than 170 people… Read More
May 19, 2009
ConsensusDOCS - Design-Build Contract Documents
ConsensusDOCS contracts are the first and only industry standard Design-Build construction contracts written and endorsed by owners, contractors, subcontractors, sureties and designers.  These fair contracts utilize best practices to represent the project's best interests.  Written in a straight-… Read More
May 19, 2009
How to Make BIM Work and Navigate the Legal Concerns Webinar
June 24, 2009 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm EST Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a powerful tool that is transforming the design and construction industry.  Owners, architects and contractors are tapping into BIM as a competitive advantage to increase project efficiency and improve overall results. … Read More
May 19, 2009
51·çÁ÷ Makes Additional Updates to Stimulus Website
51·çÁ÷ continues to update its stimulus website to provide comprehensive information on the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act and the impact on the construction industry. Included on the site is a breakdown of construction spending by program, with additional details on allocations. The site also… Read More
May 19, 2009
51·çÁ÷ Encourages Participation in Education e-Forum
51·çÁ÷ of America’s Education Forum currently has several hundred members involved in all areas of employee education, training and professional development. This is a great tool to connect to your 51·çÁ÷ peers about questions you may have. Recent topics have included green construction training, pre-… Read More
May 18, 2009
Obligation to Make Local Fund Contributions on General Presidents Maintenance Agreement Projects Turns on Whether Contractor Signed Local Agreements
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (KY, MI, OH, TN) has issued two opinions in recent months addressing whether contractors signatory to the General President's Project Maintenance Agreement (GPPMA) were liable for contributions to certain local funds. In Mechanical Contractors'… Read More
May 18, 2009
Last Chance for Registration and Hotel Discount for Airport Project Delivery Summit June 3-4, 2009
The 4th Annual 51·çÁ÷/ACI-NA/ACC Airport Project Delivery Systems Summit will focus on the theme "Accomplish More with Less" as it offers valuable insights to all organizations involved in airport construction June 3-4, 2009 in Savannah, GA.  This Summit is presented by 51·çÁ÷ of America, Airports… Read More
May 18, 2009

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