CraftPro gives contractors a flexible way to train new employees and experienced workers through self-paced courses on mobile devices. Construction companies looking for more flexible ways to train their workers have a new option from the National Center for Construction Education and Research. NCCER launched CraftPro in August as a
The Bellwether adds 117 mixed-income apartments to Chicago’s Loop and marks the first completed project under the city’s LaSalle Street Reimagined initiative. Chicago has reached a major milestone in its effort to transform vacant downtown office space into housing. City officials recently celebrated the opening of The Bellwether, a 14-story
Data center construction continues to stand out in an otherwise sluggish U.S. construction market, with spending on the facilities helping push private nonresidential construction higher in July. Overall construction spending declined 0.5% in July from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of about $2.17 trillion, according to
A temporary federal funding measure is moving through Congress as lawmakers work to prevent a government shutdown, but transportation advocates are warning that proposed reductions to transit and passenger rail funding could create problems for projects across the country. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the continuing resolution Tuesday in
Construction technology is advancing quickly, but smaller contractors often face a major disadvantage: testing new tools can require money, time and resources they cannot easily spare. A Virginia Tech-led initiative is looking to narrow that gap by creating a digital community where builders can exchange ideas, discuss emerging technologies and
The rapid expansion of data center construction is creating a major workforce challenge for contractors: there are more projects to build, but not enough skilled workers to fill every position. As artificial intelligence investment continues to drive demand for new data centers, contractors are competing for electricians, plumbers, pipe fitters,
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