The Power of the Trades: Exploring Career Paths Beyond College

A journey to career success has many paths, and it should include doing something that brings you joy and happiness, not dread. Yet today, the pressure to pursue a traditional four-year college education is still strong, and many young people feel it is their only option after high school. The reality is that there are […] <p>The post The Power of the Trades: Exploring Career Paths Beyond College first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

ServiceTitan Elite Trades Championship on CBS Sports in Dec

The ServiceTitan Elite Trades Championship Series (SETCS), will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network on Fridays in December, highlighting the skills and craftsmanship of the nation’s top tradespeople. This year’s championship finals featured intense competitions across the electrical, HVAC, automotive and plumbing trades.   With a spotlight on both professionals and students/apprentices, the broadcast series will […] <p>The post ServiceTitan Elite Trades Championship on CBS Sports in Dec first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Registered apprentice programs can’t keep up with demand for new labor

To meet the need for construction workers, about half of high school graduates in the U.S. would have to pursue the trades, according to a Rand report.

Angi continues its support of the future of the trades

Angi’s commitment to supporting the trades continues. Take its Trade Up Scholarship Program, which awards $2,500 scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate or graduate education in the trades. The program’s purpose is to ease the financial burden for students attending various types of secondary education so they can focus on gaining the skills and experience for […] <p>The post Angi continues its support of the future of the trades first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

AGC Georgia, Sheridan Construction help build future of trades

The Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGC Georgia) partnered with Sheridan Construction in October to host construction students from high schools in 26 local counties for the “Central Georgia Skills Challenge.” The Skills Challenge was one of eight regional events held throughout Georgia for more than 2,300 students from 100-plus schools. Competitions were held at […] <p>The post AGC Georgia, Sheridan Construction help build future of trades first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

CONSTRUCTION SKILLS NETWORK- Industry Insights labour market intelligence UK 2019 to 2023 - published by CITB ? Experian

The uncertainty over the final terms of leaving the European Union has had a knock-on effect on two key construction areas: investment and skills. Widespread uncertainty has meant investment, particularly in the commercial sector, has often been put on h

What is the best approach to ensuring that coordination between the design and trades is planned in advance rather than when it is programme critical?

Has the traditional main contractor role become a "construction integrator" when all trades are subcontracted anyway?

MOXY: The Voice of Women in Infrastructure

MOXY is an online magazine platform targeting millions of women working in infrastructure from highways to alternative energy to broadband and public parks. The first publisher to curate multilingual content at this scale, MOXY empowers all women to have a bigger role in industries that offer rewarding, well-paying careers. In addition to featuring women at the helm of infrastructure projects and initiatives, the platform tackles leadership development, mental health, entrepreneurship, work-life balance, immigration, sexual harassment, and diversity — all as they relate to women who are navigating historically male-dominated interview processes, jobs sites, and board rooms. Who is speaking to the women, not just as a novelty within these industries but as players in them? Enter MOXY.

Go Banana

Your one-stop shop for building supplies. Go Banana is the UK’s first marketplace for building supplies and one of the first of it’s kind worldwide. We offer a unique platform for builders and other trade professionals looking to purchase supplies quickly and efficiently at the best possible price. Our easy-to- use search tool allows you to scan reliable, trustworthy suppliers from all over the UK offering quality products.