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The future of the construction industry depends on strong, engaging education programs that get younger generations interested in construction and technical careers. Construction management and construction-focused engineering programs are gaining ground in colleges and universities across the country, providing more opportunities than ever for students to immerse themselves in this rewarding industry. Read about resources for learning about scholarships, program and technical training opportunities.



SCA Announces Slag Cement University

The Slag Cement Association (SCA), a leading source of knowledge for slag cement and slag blended cements through promotion, education and technology development, has launched Slag Cement University. Designed for university professors and students, Slag Cement University is a resource and central repository of educational resources on slag cement use in concrete construction....


IAAP Invites Teachers to Its Illinois Teachers Workshop 'Rocks, Minerals & Mining in Today's Society'

The Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers invites teachers to its three-day workshop July 20 to 22, on the importance of rocks, minerals and mining in daily life. The workshop includes tours of active mining operations, lectures and hands-on activities providing teachers with information, tools and activities that they can use in their classrooms....


How Sustainability Works for Your Contracting Company

Sustainability is a growing concern for all segments of the economy, including construction and paving companies. Not only because of the environmental impact on the community, but for the economic impact on companies as well....


AGC, Procore Launch Leadership Development Program

Procore Technologies Inc., a provider of construction management software, together with the Associated General Contractors of California (AGC), recently announced Project Engage: 2022 Leadership Development Program....


Manitowoc MLC150-1 Ensures IUOE's Flagship Operator Training Center Stays at Forefront of Equipment Technology

Manitowoc's longstanding relationship with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) is further cemented with the delivery of a new MLC150-1 lattice-boom crawler crane to the IUOE's International Training & Education Center in Crosby, Texas....


First-Ever Training Gives Pile Driving Contractors Comprehensive Instruction on Industry Fundamentals, Safety, Equipment

Described as "innovative" and "first-of-its-kind," participants in The Driven Pile Academy are heading back to job sites around North America, including Hawaii, Canada and Mexico, now equipped with new perspectives and insights that can optimize their execution on future deep foundations projects....


Building Trades Students Job Shadow IDOT Bridge Project in Banner, Ill.

A building trades class from Canton High School received a close-up view of IDOT construction work last November during a site visit to a highway project in Fulton County. Students observed the first of three phases of work on a $10 million project to replace an outdated bridge on U.S....


Case LIVE to Focus on Best Features, Options, Considerations for Backhoes

Case Construction Equipment's next Case LIVE virtual event will focus on the best features, options and considerations for backhoes, and will be held on March 23 at 10 a.m. Central. The event will be hosted by George MacIntyre, product manager and other product experts....


Case LIVE Virtual Event on Proper Care of Undercarriage

Case Construction Equipment announced that the next Case LIVE virtual event will focus on the Proper Love and Care of Your Undercarriage, and will be held on Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. Central. The event will be hosted by Jeremy Dulak and Nathaniel Waldschmidt, product managers of Case, and Jon Wint, commercial sales trainer of Case ....


Volvo Trucks Applauds 2022-2023 America's Road Team Captains

Volvo Trucks celebrated the American Trucking Associations' (ATA) new trucking ambassadors at the association's headquarters in Arlington, Va., including delivery of a VNL 760 long-haul tractor....



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