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2009 CISE and Workforce Award Applications Now Available!
Click here for application forms and instructions. CISE award applications are due July 17, and workforce award applications are due August 1. Both awards will be presented at the 2009 CURT National Conference in Orlando, FL, November 16-18.
Register NOW for CURT National Conference
Register online or by fax/mail for the 2009 CURT National Conference—Surviving and Thriving in Today's Construction Industry, which will be held at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel in Orlando, FL on Nov. 16-18.
The VOICE
Download the Spring 2009 edition of CURT's official magazine, The Voice (4 MB). Contact the CURT office to be added to the VOICE mailing list.
Latest Construction Economic News
Both the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and the Associated General Contractors (AGC) provide up-to-date economic news. See Construction Economics on the ABC website and the AGC's Data DIGest for the latest information.
CURT User Practice Training
Register now for CURT's web-based user practice training. Train from your location—no travel required.
Topics include productivity, safety, measures, project controls, workforce, and contracting strategy. Visit our training page for more information and a complete listing of titles and schedule.
Workforce Forecasting Model
On November 11, at the CURT National Conference, the Construction Workforce Development Center (CWDC) launched the much-anticipated Labor Supply/Demand Forecasting Model. This web-based national Forecasting Model is a secure, easy-to-use system designed to help the industrial construction industry determine if there are enough craft workers in the right places at the right time to complete ongoing and future capital, maintenance and turnaround projects. Read more and visit www.cwdcforecasting.com.
President's Message
The recent Conference in beautiful Palm Springs, CA again brought home the kind of topics, discussions and ideas that help me deal with and manage the challenges of running a global construction organization. From the economist's realistic outlook, to communicating with the latest technology forums like LinkedIn and Facebook, the topics and ideas helped me deal with the many challenges in the construction industry. (Read more)
Executive Vice President's Message
It is our goal to enhance those features which bring you value, eliminate the less productive activities and initiatives, and improve our effectiveness in the industry. As always, our office or any member of the Board of Trustees welcomes your input. (Read more)
NCCER Announces 2009 Board of Trustees
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) has announced their Board of Trustee membership for 2009. NCCER's board of trustees consists of representatives from contributing contractors, owners, and NCCER partnering associations. All trustees are recognized for their expertise in construction or construction-related issues and serve a one- to three-year term. Read more.
New CURT Members
CURT welcomes new Contractor Members Aker Construction, BMW Constructors, and Vulcan Industrial Contractors Co., LLC!
