Building Operator Confidence Through Simulation-Based Training 4/12/2021 Article Vocational schools and construction companies have long recognized that the most effective form of training includes a hefty dose of hands-on instruction. Too often, however, students find themselves at the controls without sufficient seat time under their belt making the jump from the classroom to the cab both intimidating and dangerous. Read More
"Topping Out" Dallas College’s Construction Sciences Building 4/1/2021 Blog Dallas College celebrated the “topping out” of its new Construction Sciences Building at Coppell Center, in a special ceremony held Thursday, Jan. 28. Topping out marks the placing of the final steel beam in a building project. Read More
ABC Names 2021 Craft Instructor of the Year 3/29/2021 Article <p>Associated Builders and Contractors today announced Todd Swan, a carpentry instructor for the Franklin County Career and Technology Center, a training affiliate of the ABC Cumberland Valley Chapter, was named the 2021 Craft Instructor of the Year. Swan was honored at ABC Convention 2021 in Grapevine, Texas, on March 9.</p> Read More
ABC Names the 2021 Craft Professional of the Year 3/29/2021 Article <p>Associated Builders and Contractors today announced Pat Wilburn, senior superintendent, DynaTen Corp., Alvarado, Texas, was named the 2021 Craft Professional of the Year. Wilburn was honored at ABC Convention 2021 in Grapevine, Texas, on March 9.</p> Read More
4/14/2021 April 14: Registry System Training for Sponsor Representative & Primary Administrator and Master Trainers Online, Webinar