Tag: training
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ACG & IFMA Partner for Member Training & Development
The AABC Commissioning Group (ACG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) to support collaboration, education, training, and information sharing. “ACG is very excited to announce this partnership with the International Facility Management Association,” said ACG President Troy Byers, P.E., CxA, of Cx Solutions, LLC. “We believe that combining…
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How Custom eLearning Is Transforming Construction Safety Training
The construction industry is one of the most high-risk sectors, with workers constantly exposed to potential hazards. Ensuring safety on construction sites is not just about compliance with regulations it’s about protecting lives, reducing accidents, and improving overall productivity. Traditional safety training methods, such as in-person sessions and printed manuals, often fail to engage workers…
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Forklift Training: Key Tips for Safe Operations
Operating a forklift requires proper training, focus, and adherence to safety rules. A single mistake can lead to accidents, putting both you and others at risk. Understanding and following safety guidelines is essential to prevent injuries and maintain a secure work environment. This article will provide key safety tips learned in forklift training to help…
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SweeperSchool.com: The Industry Standard for Training on the Industry Standard
The North American Power Sweeping Association, approved by the American National Standards Institute as a standard developer, offers a series of professional education topics for certification. NAPSA offers a variety of effective training tools available at www.SweeperSchool.com. Among these, we provide Certified Sweeping Operator (CSO) programs tailored for parking lot, construction and municipality sweeping operations.…
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Vantage Builders Completes Training Lab for Middlesex College
Vantage Builders, Inc., a commercial contractor specializing in pre-construction, construction management and design-build services, has announced the completion of a state-of-the-art simulation and skills laboratory for Middlesex Community College, for students in the college’s nursing associate degree and licensed practical nursing (LPN) programs. The 7,345-square-foot training space occupies two floors at 88 Middle Street, Lowell,…
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Review proposes CITB and ECITB merger
1. Intervention is still needed in both sectors due to ongoing market failure. 2. Retain and repurpose the levy-grant system. 3. Construction and engineering construction sectors face common strategic workforce challenges. 4. Strategic focus is required on safeguarding industry capacity and capability. 5. Need to refocus on whole workforce skills and not just new entrants.…
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American Express is supporting fast technician training with BILT
More and more businesses are bringing their operations online, and the construction industry is working to keep pace with the business world’s digital transformation. Construction businesses today have a lot on their plates. Beyond day-to-day operations, the industry has also been up against skilled labor shortages for quite some time. And, when construction businesses do…
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ACPA Announces Safety Training for Concrete Contractors at WOC
The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) announced the launch of the Coworker Safety Training program this week at World of Concrete. According to the ACPA: Designed for contractors who work with and around concrete pumps, the program aims to bolster safety and education for more than 56,000 concrete contractors across the U.S. The Coworker Safety…
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Alisha Parker Joins MuleHide as Training Manager
Alisha Parker has joined low-slope roofing manufacturer MuleHide as training manager. Parker will direct all aspects of the company’s RISE (Roofing Installation and Systems Education) training program that serves the company’s contractors, distributor partners and associates. She comes to MuleHide after nearly 10 years with ABC Supply Co. Inc., where much of her work focused on developing and…
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CIOB training partner plays key role in Coventry housing decarbonisation plan
Launched in 2022, the One Coventry Plan is a vision for the city around tackling inequality, economic prosperity and climate change. It also sits at the heart of the council’s net zero strategy. Now in Wave 2, the £67.6m programme is partly funded by the government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF). View the original article and…