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CBO Recognizes 2024's Sustainability VIPs

Construction Business Owner

Name of nominator Nominator's email Nominator's phone number Name of nominee Nominee's email Nominee's phone number Name of nominee's workplace Nominee's title or position Describe why this person is being nominated: Certifications or awards this person has won Social The nomination period ends Jan.

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FTC Warning about Green Certification Seals

Green Building Law Update

Three weeks ago the Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to 5 providers of environmental certification seals and 32 businesses using those green seals, alerting them to the Agency’s concerns that the seals could be considered deceptive in violation of federal law. The FTC enforces the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. §

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Facilities Management and Entropy

Job Order Contracting

Certifications, traditional formal education, and professional training related to facilities life-cycle management and AECOO practices and practices have done little to address “Understanding and dealing with the concept of value.” Entropy, Facilities Mangement, and the AECOO sector have more in common than they should.

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10 Construction Certifications and Where to Get Them

CivilJungle

Introduction of Construction Certifications . Certification can be a huge addition to a construction worker’s resume, as it tells an employer that you’re serious about keeping your qualifications and experience updated. Beyond the possible career development opportunities, certifications are needed in certain cases.

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How to Find Modern Marketing Talent

Construction Marketing

Do educational curriculums support new marketing? In specialized construction segments, market and product knowledge will always be important. Higher education curriculums are catching up. Community colleges have moved aggressively into digital media, including certificate programs.

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OSHA Certification

Safety Services Company

OSHA CERTIFICATION 10 VS. 30 HOUR. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going continue to cover the ins and outs of OSHA certification. This week, we’re going cover the basics of 10- and 30-hour OSHA certification. But don’t forget, OSHA certification is an investment. For starters, the 3-hour course is costlier.

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Job Order Contracting Lessons Learned Regarding Improving Construction Productivity

Job Order Contracting

Here are a few lessons learned with respect to improving construction productivity, and overall life-cycle management of the built environment. Thus, a road map to improving the woefully low productivity associated with the AECOO sector is there for everyone’s use. Ongoing Annual Training/Certification. Focus upon Outcomes.

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