Michigan Political Breakfasts & Luncheon

Are you ready for election day?

 Join us at complimentary events that are designed as a "One-Stop Shop" for updated information on the elections in Michigan with state and national experts from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

 Learn about the many tools and resources - Voter Guides, posters, flyers, stickers and more - you can use to get your employees to the polls on Election Day.

OSHA Extends Cranes and Derricks Compliance Deadline until 2017

OSHA issued a final rule on September 26 extending the compliance deadline for employers to ensure that crane operators are certified by an OSHA-recognized accredited certification body. The deadline has been extended by three years to November 10, 2017. Under the  extension employers must continue to ensure crane operators are competent to operate a crane safely, as previously required.  

The extension comes in response to concerns on the qualification/

certification requirements included in  the August 2010 cranes and derricks in construction final rule- specifically the requirements to certify operators by specific equipment type and capacity. ABC filed comments on the proposal expressing concern that the construction industry would be disrupted by a shortage of crane operators in the coming years without an extension of the compliance date. Read more. 

In an effort to recruit the next generation of craft professionals, NCCER's Build Your Future (BYF) initiative is once again declaring October as "Careers in Construction Month." Careers in Construction Month is an opportunity for industry and education to partner locally across the nation and host construction career events and programs. With the increasing demand for skilled professionals in the construction industry, now is the time to help individuals build successful careers in construction.

BYF provides a number of online resources to make it easy for organizations to participate in Careers in Construction Month, including a Careers in Construction planning guide, craft professional trading cards and a craft professional outlook map. These items, along with a best practices guide, craft profession posters, fliers and brochures, are all available at BYF.org.

BYF also offers resources to help transitioning military members find careers in construction that fit their skills sets. The "Military to Construction: A Strong Fit" video features testimonials from former military members who have found success as construction professionals. Veterans can also download BYF's Military Crosswalk , which is used to identify how Military Occupational Skill (MOS) codes align with NCCER's industry-recognized, portable credentials.