Aug 16, 2022

ABC of Western Washington

The Seattle branch of United Site Services joined the Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Washington. United Site Services is a national company that provides portable restrooms and fencing to jobsites. The company has other Washington branches in Tacoma, Mount Vernon and Longview.

Aug 09, 2022

Fieldworks Custom Concrete

Fieldworks Custom Concrete recently opened in Seattle. The new company says it executes high craft custom concrete projects throughout western Washington, specializing in exposed concrete features such as architectural concrete, board-formed concrete, and flatwork of stairs, plinths and floors. It is led by Rene Cruz Garcia, Nelson Santos Cruz and Juan Chavez Perez, who are all superintendents in the field and partners. Division managers Paul Caton and Liz Tapler lead the projects, schedule and office.

Pierce College

Pierce College is now offering a bachelor of applied science degree in construction management. The new degree was designed in collaboration with industry leaders to educate students in leadership, technology and management skills. Students who have earned an associate degree in construction management, or a related field, are eligible to enter the new program with little to no extra classes. Pierce College also offers construction management and construction safety technician certificate programs.

WSAC

The U.S. Department of Commerce awarded funds to 32 regional partnerships across the country, including the Washington Student Achievement Council. WSAC is getting $23.5 million to promote workforce development in several categories, including building and construction. Grants are part of the $500 million Good Jobs Challenge funded by the American Rescue Plan. The 32 winning projects were selected from a pool of 509 applicants.