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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.



39 College Students are First to Receive Scholarships From AEDF

The AED Foundation (AEDF) has awarded scholarships to 39 students representing 13 schools across North America, totaling nearly $80,000 in scholarships. The students are the first to receive scholarships from the Foundation, which have been funded by a generous donation of $300,000 made by The Caterpillar Foundation....


Class in Session for Empire Techs

Empire Crane technicians attended a Tadano class Aug. 30 to Sept. 3 to study the new Tadano GR rough terrain products. Jere Woolcock, Tadano training manager, taught the class. Empire Crane had multiple technicians attend the course from its Syracuse, N.Y., Boston, Mass., and Bridgewater, N.J., locations....


MTSU's New Building Gives Students Hands-On Experience

Students starting classes in the fall of 2022 at the Middle Tennessee State University's (MTSU) School of Concrete and Construction Management (SCCM) won't be just studying in a new $40 million building — they'll be learning the business in a showcase....


University of Maryland Breaks Ground on New $116M Building With Colorful Chemistry Display

The University of Maryland (UM) held a groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 24 for a new $116 million, 105,000-sq.-ft. building that will serve the school's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. When finished, the College Park campus structure will provide space for research and innovations in fields like advanced materials, energy storage, nanoscience, quantum chemistry and drug discovery and delivery, according to the school....


Weyerhaeuser Grant Provides Mobile Classroom for Forestry

Due to a pair of grants from Weyerhaeuser, Louisiana Tech's Forestry program just got an upgrade and became more easily mobile. The Weyerhaeuser Community Grants were awarded to the Forestry Program in December 2019 for the creation of a mobile classroom....


Liebherr USA Co. Launches Partnership With Advance Technical Institute

Liebherr USA Co. launched a new partnership with local Virginia Beach company Advanced Technology Institute (ATI). In this partnership, Liebherr USA Co. will host up to six students each year who are attending ATI in the heavy vehicle technology program, studying to be service technicians....


O&G Hosts Students from Meriden Public Schools

O&G Industries recently hosted high school students from Meriden Public Schools at its Southbury, Conn., auarry. The onsite visit and tour, which included students from Maloney High School and Platt High School, is a part of the Meriden Public School's career outreach program....


VIDEO: Craft a Winning Strategy for Your Business With Virtual Course From Caterpillar

Craft a winning strategy and build expertise in equipment costs and lifestyle management with The Fundamentals of Equipment Economics, Caterpillar's new eight-part online video course. Led by Mike Vorster, author of "Construction Equipment Economics" and president of C.E.M.P....


Quarry Academy Seminar Announces 2020 Scholarship Winner

The Quarry Academy 2020 scholarship winner is Alexandra Gregor, a mining engineering and management student from the South Dakota School of Mines. Gregor is originally from Sioux Falls, S.D. "I am grateful for this opportunity and am excited to see where this brings me in the future," Gregor said....


Indiana DOT, ICRF Launch Innovative Partnership to Train Future Roadbuilders

The Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana Construction Roundtable Foundation (ICRF) are launching a first-of-its-kind partnership bringing Hoosiers cost-free training preparing individuals for careers in the highway and road construction industry....



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