Wed November 01, 2017
NTEA Releases Truck Equipment 101 to Support Workforce Development
As part of an ongoing effort to support workforce development in the industry, NTEA has produced Truck Equipment 101, a training program covering all aspects of work trucks and the industry — from chassis and powertrains to bodies and cab styles....
Wed November 01, 2017
Ohio Forestry Association Hosts 60th Paul Bunyan Show
This year marked the 60th anniversary of the Ohio Forestry Association's annual Paul Bunyan show. Billed as “The Original American Forestry Show,” the annual event was held at the Guernsey County Fairground in Cambridge, Ohio, on Oct....
Brad Broberg - Wed October 25, 2017
University of Northern Colorado Transforms Parking Lot Into $73M Campus Commons
The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) is transforming a former parking lot into a new nexus for students, visitors and the arts that brims with high-performance features. Construction began in October 2016 on the university's Campus Commons, a 109,000 sq.-ft....
Tue October 24, 2017
Doosan Bobcat North America Donates Equipment to Vocational Schools for Hands-On Training
Doosan Bobcat North America has donated seven Bobcat machines to four regional vocational schools for their service technician training programs. Multiple pieces of Bobcat equipment, including compact track loaders, compact excavators, all-wheel steer loaders and VersaHANDLER telescopic tool carriers, were delivered to the following regional training centers:Conestoga College — Guelph, Ontario, CanadaMadison Area Technical College — Madison, Wisc....
Tue October 24, 2017
OLC to Celebrate 80th Anniversary Show in February 2018
The Oregon Logging Conference is celebrating an important milestone. The 80th Annual Logging Conference will be held in Eugene, Ore., Feb. 22 to 24, 2018. Manufacturers and dealers from around the world will be on hand to exhibit the latest technology at the indoor/outdoor equipment show....
Tue October 24, 2017
Dixie State Breaks Ground on Human Performance Center
Dixie State University began construction on its new Human Performance Center with a groundbreaking ceremony and open house that celebrated the addition of the allied health facility to campus. The ceremony took place at noon on Oct....
Wed October 18, 2017
Kansas Unveils Campaign to Upgrade Athletic Facilities
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) The University of Kansas has unveiled a $350 million, five-year fundraising campaign to upgrade its athletic facilities. Chancellor Douglas Girod and Athletic Director Sheahon Zenger announced the "Raise the Chant" campaign....
Wed October 18, 2017
ARTBA Online Learning Center Courses Approved in Multiple States for Engineers' Professional Development Hours
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) announced Oct. 17 that its Online Learning Center (OLC) courses meet New York, North Carolina and Florida professional development hour (PDH) requirements for engineers seeking relicensing. Other states do not require similar pre-approval....
Emily Buenzle - Tue October 17, 2017
Construction Science Students Awarded Academic Scholarships
Twelve Mississippi State University (MSU) students have been selected to receive building construction science scholarships for the 2017 to 2018 academic year. The school's building construction science major is one of two programs throughout the country that combines courses in business, engineering and construction science to help ready students launch into construction-focused careers, MSU reported....
Wed October 11, 2017
Nevada AGC, NBA Host 2nd Annual Career Day in Reno
More than 750 middle and high school students from around the region gathered to kick off Careers in Construction Month at the 2nd annual Northern Nevada Construction Career Day at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center Sept....
