Summer Conference, NCCER Training

ABC of the Carolinas - "The Construction Association of Choice"

ABC Carolinas responds to PLA survey

The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas has issued a Union Watch Alert in response to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) survey soliciting comments on the potential use of a government-mandated project labor agreement (PLA) within the Wilmington District and surrounding area under the NC/VA General Construction MATOC.

"ABC is leading the fight against government-mandated project labor agreements in federal contracting. PLAs reduce competition, increase costs, and impede the economy and efficiency of government contracting" said Chris Bullard, director of government affairs for ABC.

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Last Chance to Register for the Construction Conference

NCCER Instructor Certification Training Program

NCCER's Instructor Certification Training Program (ICTP) is one step in helping build a stronger skilled workforce for the future. By preparing craft instructors to deliver needed training, the ICTP is a small part of the larger construction workforce development system. The ICTP is designed to prepare craft instructors for their place in the classroom using NCCER Curricula. This ICTP course will cover the following modules:

Introduction to NCCER and the Workforce Development System
How Learning Occurs
Communication for Learning
Leadership and Group Dynamics
Administration and Classroom Management

Navigating NCCER Learning Resources
Teaching Strategies
Instructional Aids
Evaluation Techniques
Performance Review Resources

Class will be held from

8am-5pm on August 15th, 2017

and 8am-12pm on August 16th, 2017

ABC Carolinas - Triangle Office

1000 Investment Blvd

Apex, NC 27502

For more information, contact:

Director of Apprenticeship

Jeff Morris

E: [email protected]

P: 704-367-1331

ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator Rebounds in 2017

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) rose to 9 months during the first quarter of 2017, up 8.1 percent from the fourth quarter of 2016. CBI is up by 0.4 months, or 4 percent, on a year-over-year basis.

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Design-Build Institute Networking Event