National day for engineering announced to combat narrow perception of profession

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Academy comments on appointment of Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Employee Handbook Part I

ATTENDANCERegular and on-time attendance is essential to the efficient operations of the Company, and is an essential function of every employee’s job. Excessive absenteeism and tardiness are not only inconvenient, they are also costly problems. While it is recognized that occasional illness or personal reasons cause unavoidable absence or tardiness from work, regular on-time attendance is required for continued employment.Employees must call their supervisor or the office prior to 6:30 a.m. to...

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Corporate Craft Training Specialist

Copyright 2018 by the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA). All Rights reserved. This article first appeared in CFMA Talking Trades (a member-only benefit) and is reprinted with permission.A construction craft professional was just assigned his first supervisor position as the jobsite foreman. Things went relatively well while the crew was small. As other crafts ramped up, it was necessary for his crew to increase in numbers to keep the job schedule on track. As he was...

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: War on Falls - How to Report an Accident

How long you work for us is based on how you safely perform your job and meet the production expectations of your supervisor.Every Front Line Supervisor is responsible for timely reporting of all work-related injuries, accidents and fall exposures. To properly carry out his duties, today we are reviewing with all employees, the responsibilities of supervisors and employees to report accidents.The first and primary responsibility for accident reporting falls to the employee. If you are involved...

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Academy President comments on the government's spending review

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Building a Sustainable Craft Workforce for Your Company

The following article was authored by Chuck Gremillion, Executive Director of Construction Career Collaborative (C3).​In my role as Executive Director of Construction Career Collaborative (C3), I make many presentations each year to building owners, general contractors, specialty contractors, design professionals and industry trade groups as I evangelize the important work we do. Nearly everyone with whom I meet recognizes that C3’s mission of achieving a safe, skilled and sustainable craft...

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