BOISE, ID – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division is asking businesses in Idaho’s building and heavy construction industries to complete a survey to help the agency establish prevailing wage rates, as required under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts. Not limited to federally funded construction projects, the survey includes active building and heavy construction projects in all metropolitan counties in Idaho between Jan.

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Wednesday, April 7,2021

Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land and Odessa, Texas Have Worst 12-Month Employment Losses; Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, Calif. and Sierra Vista-Douglas, Ariz. Top Ranks of Job Gainers

On today's Words With Wayne, Wayne and Idaho AGC's Sean Schupack talk about the status of the Idaho Legislature and the issues the are following at the Capital.

We’re excited to share our construction and trades pre-apprenticeship program “Let’s Get Building” with you. 

Idaho State University's Continuing Education Workforce Training (CEWT) brings you CEWT TALK.  If you haven't checked out this programming, it is a great way to connect to your community.  On this episode, (Season 3, Episode 10) the Idaho Associated General Contractors  joins the discussion on building meaningful relationships.  Click below to watch the episode on Youtube or give it a listen on Spotify or Apple Podcast.

March 9, 2021

Omega Morgan has recently opened a new location in Boise, Idaho, allowing the Pacific Northwest’s largest provider of heavy equipment moving and industrial services to expand its ability to serve customers across the western United States. 

On this edition of Words WIth Wayne, we meet with Dr. Casey Cline, BSU CM Chair, to discuss the new Construction Management LAB building project and how YOU can get involved.

The Boise State Construction Management Department is working on an expansion project for the Construction Management Lab. 

The new building on campus will replace the existing outdated CM lab, and will include a student collaboration area, a 45-seat computer lab with construction technology, classroom space, a communal break room, and open-air access to an outside learning area.  The lab will also have a high bay structure, which will allow for an overhead crane, a separate area for equipment and hazardous material storage, and a new roof and exterior skin, making it a standout architectural piece on campus. 

The AGC Education and Research Foundation offers Workforce Development Scholarships to students enrolled in accredited technical schools or craft training programs in any discipline of construction.

As the U.S. economy shifts from manufacturing to knowledge-based, there has been a corresponding shift in interest in establishing educational programs designed to prepare students for college. The consequence has been the overwhelming impression among youths, their parents, and teachers that a career and technical education is unacceptable, despite the fact construction jobs often pay better than many post-college options, especially post-downturn.

This scholarship was started thanks to a generous donation from NCCER and its Build our Future initiative.

Click HERE to download a printable flyer.