Building A Sustainable Future: Harnessing Recycled Materials For New Construction
- ENVIRONMENT
- June 6, 2023

Interim Final Rule Key Changes The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) significantly revised its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program as of October 3, 2025, eliminating race- and gender-based presumptions and requiring individualized proof of disadvantage. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the key changes introduced by the Interim Final Rule (IFR), the impact on construction projects,
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By NCCER Staff It’s a story all subcontractors and specialty trades contractors are all-too-familiar with: A project is on time, sticking to the cost projections and otherwise running smoothly when all of a sudden—a change order comes in. Change orders can be unpleasant to deal with, requiring project stakeholders to quickly pivot from established plans
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By William Bales, NCCER Registered Apprenticeship Program If your business needs a custom-trained workforce, then a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) is a proven solution to help meet its goal. Apprenticeship programs allow employers to design a training program to fit the unique needs of a specific job, utilizing qualified recruits and mentors working in tandem
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By Amy King, The National Center for Construction Education and Research What if I told you that the largest demographic of our population is the same group that is often overlooked or dismissed when it comes to construction careers? This is not only a missed opportunity but rather, millions of missed opportunities. It is expected
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