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ABC Announces 2022 Construction Workforce Awards Associated Builders and Contractors announced the winners of its annual, national Construction Workforce Awards, which includes Craft Instructor of the Year, Craft Professional of the Year and Young Professional of the Year. The winners were announced March 15, the first day of ABC Convention 2022 in San Antonio. Craft Instructor of the Year Larry Harris, electrical instructor at the Academy of Craft Training in Birmingham, Ala., is the 2022 Craft Instructor of the Year. “Larry Harris’s decades of teaching shows his dedication to his craft, the construction industry and, most importantly, his students,” said 2022 National Chair of the ABC Board of Directors Stephanie Schmidt, president, Poole Anderson Construction, State College, Pennsylvania. “His nominator said they’ve ‘not met anyone in the teaching profession who mentors and cares more about their students’ than Harris. His innovative teaching style, focus on safety and dedication to his students even after graduation makes him the epitome of a quality craft instructor.” Harris has worked in the construction industry for 45 years, including managing his own electrical business, serving as a supervisor and teaching as an instructor. He currently teaches a two-year electrical program preparing juniors and seniors in high school for a career in the electrical field at the Academy of
Business Calendar To view our Business Calendar online, go to www.constructionequipmentguide.com. APRIL 2022 CRANE SAFETY COURSES April 11 – April 15, 2022 Mobile Crane Operator, Orlando, FL April 13 – April 15, 2022 Aerial Work Platform Train the Trainer, Cincinnati, OH April 13 – April 15, 2022 Rigging Inspector, Houston, TX April 19 – April 20, 2022 Forklift Operator & Inspector, Cincinnati, OH April 19 – April 21, 2022 Forklift Operator Train the Trainer, Orlando, FL April 19 – April 22, 2022 Mobile Crane Inspector, Houston, TX April 25 – April 26, 2022 Aerial-Work-Platform-Operator-Inspector, Orlando, FL April 25 – April 29, 2022 Mobile Crane Train the Trainer, Houston, TX April 27 – April 28, 2022 Qualified Signal Person, Orlando, FL April 27 – April 29, 2022 Tower Crane Operator & Inspector, Cincinnati, OH To register and for more information, please call or email Tiffany Alston. Telephone: 800/654-5640, extension 238. Direct: 321/710-4641. Email: talston@cranesafe.com
Craft Training. Harris has been honored as the Calhoun County Center for Technology Teacher of the Year and is a SkillsUSA Honorary Lifetime Member. He also is the technical chair of the Alabama SkillsUSA electrical construction wiring and industrial motor control contests. As Craft Instructor of the Year, Harris received a $10,000 cash prize. Co-sponsors of Craft Instructor of the Year are NCCER, the training, assessment, certification and career development standard for the construction industry, and Tradesmen International. Craft Professional of the Year Adam Haywood, electrical foreman and safety officer at Premier Power LLC, Tewksbury, Mass., is the 2022 Craft Professional of the Year. “In his nomination form, Adam Haywood was called ‘quite possible the most skilled electrician in the state,’” said Schmidt. “But beyond that, it’s clear that he’s a leader in safety, quality, technology and attitude both on and off the job site. Adam has more than two decades in the construction industry — and has made it his mission to promote careers in the field and give back to the next generation of craftspeople.” Haywood is a licensed vocational instructor who teaches apprentices preparing to sit for the state journey-level worker’s exam. Over the course of his career, Haywood said he’s helped dozens of apprentices gain the knowlVirtual Construction Supervision Fundamentals (CSF) Course Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM Training/Professional Development (https://www.agc.org/learn/education-training/events/virtual-construction-supervision-fundamentals-csf-course-0) SOLD OUT! NORTH AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TRENCHLESS TECHNOLOGY (NASTT) 2022 No-Dig Show Conference Dates: April 10-13, 2022 Location: Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota Description: The NASTT No-Dig Show is the largest trenchless technology conference in the world, where professionals attend to learn new techniques that will save money and improve infrastructure. This show offers six tracks and 160 peer-reviewed, non-commercial presentations, including case studies detailing environmentally friendly trenchless solutions and cost-saving opportunities for municipalities and utilities. With over 2,000 attendees and 200 exhibiting companies and multiple networking events, spend quality time with current colleagues/customers and grow your connections. Whether you’re a newcomer or a show veteran, the NASTT No-Dig Show is the must-attend conference for underground infrastructure professionals. Registration is now open! For more information and to register, visit www.nodigshow.com. Have questions? Email info@nastt.org or call 888-388-2554.
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION (APWA) 2022 North American Snow Conference Dates: April 10 – 13, 2022 Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA DESCRIPTION:: The 2022 Snow Conference has it all, from expertled snow and ice education sessions to an exhibit floor full of vendors excited to show you the latest winter maintenance solutions for your community. Make plans now to join your peers and take advantage of everything the Snow Conference has to offer. All ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS (AGC) meetings and events are at the David L. Lawrence Convention AGC) EVENTS CALENDAR: Center (DLCC), Pittsburgh, PA unless otherwise noted from AGC Safety Management Training Course (SMTC) Sunday, April 10th thru Wednesday, April 13th. Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Registration is Open Sunday, April 10th (7:00 AM to 5:00 PM). Time: 8:00 AM See you in Pittsburgh! Safety and Health (https://www.agc.org/learn/education-training/safety- For Event Details (Schedule/Education Sessions, and more), training/safety-management-training-course) please call 1-800/848-2792 or go to www.apwa.net.
edge, experience and confidence to become successful electricians, leaders and mentors to the next generation. “I use my own experience as an example, having climbed the ladder from a 14-year-old working in the shop sorting materials all the way up to my current position running multiple jobs and crews. With all the new technologies that are out there and the push for renewable energy, there are far more cutting-edge career opportunities than there are people willing to fill the roles,” he said. As Craft Professional of the Year, Haywood received a $10,000 cash prize. Cosponsors of Craft Professional of the Year are NCCER, the training, assessment, certification and career development standard for the construction industry, and Tradesmen International. Young Professional of the Year Luke Perry, vice president at Perry Contracting, Cincinnati, is the 2022 Young Professional of the Year. The Young Professional of the Year is chosen based on career achievement, leadership and vision for the future of commercial and industrial construction. Perry was selected based on his contributions and dedication to the industry and ABC. “Luke Perry shows a great dedication to his company, colleagues, local ABC chapter and the construction industry,” said Schmidt. “It’s apparent that Luke places great importance on MINNESOTA ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION (MAPA) MAPA Paving and Compaction Training 2022 Dates: April 12-14, 2022 Location: Medina Entertainment Center 500 Hwy 55, Medina, Minnesota Description: Introduction to Asphalt Paving and Compaction Equipment (Hands-on Training) This one-of-a-kind, in-person, two-day equipment training course will allow participants to log actual training time on pavers and rollers. The course will cover both paving and compaction principals and techniques in both mainline and commercial applications. Students will receive one-on-one hands-on training as well as classroom instruction.. Registration is now open! Online registration is available until: 4/12/2022. *Female participants receive a 50% registration reduction with a Women of Asphalt Membership (free). Visit https://www.asphaltisbest.com/event/2022-paving-expo for more information and to register for this event. ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS (AGC) Virtual BIM Education Program Dates: April 14, 2022 – April 28, 2022 Times: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM EDT Description: AGC’s Two Part Virtual BIM Workshop for Advanced Practitioners: BIM has become a competitive advantage among the professionals of the industry. But there are challenges. In Design-Build projects the builder’s design manager and the designer’s BIM manager can have confused roles creating duplication and gaps in management. Too many “cooks” can create conflicts and clashes which waste time. Good, clear processes overcome these and other challenges. These workshops clarify questions occurring in every BIM-centric project process and offer best practices for truly Lean, productive design-build teams. In which aspects is BIM beneficial? Transparency – Collaborative work enables the participation of all players, who have access to all the information and details available for all areas of the work. Real-time data update – Technology combined with collaborative work allows you to integrate and change drawings and details automatically. Unique language for all – BIM enables integrated communication between all parties involved. Intelligent drawing – The drawings have detailed information, for example, calculations can be done automatically, and information is added simultaneously to the graphic part of the project.
constantly making Perry Contracting safer and more innovative, productive and modern. It is also impressive that Luke spearheaded his chapter’s response to members’ needs during the pandemic.” Perry is board chair of ABC Ohio Valley and formed the chapter’s Next Gen Leaders group. He has made gaining and keeping the respect of the employees at his company’s family business paramount in his leadership throughout his career, including working on job sites and at a different general contractor to hone his professional skills. Perry said he’s deeply passionate about showing young adults the different career pathways outside of a four-year degree, and the success and satisfaction that can come with a career in the trades. ABC’s Young Professionals program aims to shape the future of our industry by supporting the growth of professionals under the age of 40 who are employed by ABC member companies. The program and award are sponsored by Autodesk Construction Cloud, which empowers teams to connect workflows across every stage of construction to reduce risk, maximize efficiency and increase profits. As Young Professional of the Year, Perry received a $10,000 cash prize. ABC Convention 2022 celebrates the best of the best in merit shop construction, honoring the member companies and individuals who lead the construction industry in representing the association’s core values. Geographical evaluation of the project location - BIM allows an analysis of the geographic and social impacts of the structure to see the viability of the construction work in the given location. More effective execution – By virtually representing the project and still counting on the collaborative work of all the parties involved, BIM makes it possible to predict errors and avoid unforeseen events, as well as verify the feasibility of the construction site, which makes the project more efficient, reducing time and cost overruns. Precise timeline – BIM is present throughout all phases of the project’s life cycle, and when associated with a schedule of activities, it enables all space requirements, work resources, materials, and deliverables to be transmitted. Personal, company and country marketing - BIM has become a competitive advantage among the professionals of the industry: for architectural and engineering offices and construction companies alike. At the same time, BIM has also the potential to bring better results to governmental management. Courses will be offered online via Zoom platform, webcam required for participation. Earn 8 CM-Lean CE Hours towards CM-BIM and CM-Lean Renewals For more information on this program, contact AGC: Phone: 703/548-3118. Fax: 703/548-3119. Website: www.agc.org/contact-us or Email info@agc.org. OLYMPIC LOGGING CONFERENCE 75th Annual Olympic Logging Conference Dates: April 27-29, 2022 Location: Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria, BC Description: Honoring the Past, Focusing on the Future: A Tradition of Relevance The Olympic Logging Conference brings together people who are involved in the forest products industry of Western Washington State. Roughly 275 people attend the conference, all having various industry backgrounds: timber purchasers and sellers, log conversion representatives, logging and log trucking contractors and private and public landowners. The attendees come from both the private and public sectors. The conference offers a forum where people within the industry can network with one another. Spouses or significant others are encouraged to attend the conference. A variety of receptions, dinners, entertainment venues plus a golf tournament are hosted by the Olympic Logging Conference during the 3 day event. Online registration is now open! For more information, visit www.olympicloggingconference.com/ or email: info@olcnw.com
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