Articles Tagged with ''trade workers''

KEEN Utility, the work boot division of KEEN Inc. (KEEN), launched the She Builds Grant Program to champion the next generation of tradeswomen.

RectorSeal recently recognized scholarship recipients in Vietnam in the continuation of a program originated by TRUaire. 

The construction industry is traditionally focused on family—whether it’s a multi-generational building firm or supplier, or a crew who becomes like family working side by side each day.

RIDGID will award scholarships to four plumbing and HVACR apprentices as part of its partnership with the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) Educational Foundation and its apprentice contest.

RectorSeal now offers a 3-Year Limited Warranty across an extensive product line that supports the HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and Firestop trades.

Once upon a time, workers in the construction industry were looked upon as respected members of society. We seem to have come a long way since then.

The only constant is change. Sometimes, change is slow and unnoticed, until it eventually becomes clear and obvious. A good example would be the training of our trades. Intent and focus of training changes with generations. 

The 'trowel trades' are among the oldest and most respected trades on the North American continent. These trades can be adapted to meet a number of construction needs. Specialized craftsmen in the arts of installation and finishing put their talents to use in creating stunning artisan-like results. Take pride in what you do... become an EIFS craftsman!

The construction industry, like other industries, is continually evolving. Some accuse the construction industry of being stubborn, archaic and incapable of change. I disagree and feel there is proof that we are very responsive to change.

For something that has a significant job, tool bags have earned a reputation as being fairly insignificant.