CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY TRENDS


500 area high schools; and member training verification cards that provide, via a scannable QR code, up-to-the- minute information on what training and certifications an individual craft- worker holds.


Helping Contractors Be More Competitive


Weidner pointed out that keeping


up with the latest technology is a natural complement to the UBC’s long-held philosophy of running the organization like a business that views contractors and employer organizations like AGC as valued industry partners. “Technology is the future of the


industry that makes our contractors more competitive,” he added. “Our leadership philosophy is to work with our industry partners and make sure they are competitive and profitable so that our members get more work.” Reiner Hopfner, San Diego Training Center Coordinator,


The state-of-the-art Carpenters Training Center in Las Vegas.


Southwest Carpenters Training Fund, said that new apprentices at his facility start out their training journey using 2D or conventional paper plans but quickly advance to using digital print reading platforms and robotic layout equipment


and other advanced technologies. “Everything is tied into technology


now,” Hopfner commented. “With technology if you don’t use it, you lose it. It’s no secret that the pandemic accel- erated that process.” n


Laborers’


International Union of


SKILLED, TRAINED, SAFE


LIUNA’s Training & Apprenticeship Programs demonstrate a commitment to providing safe and skilled workers to California’s construction industry. LIUNA members undergo rigorous hands- on and classroom instruction that results in skilled labor that gets the job done right the first time.


In 2020, LIUNA’s commitment to training and apprenticeship in California included:


HOURS OF TRAINING


443,488


3,114 CLASSES PERFORMED


www.LIUNApsw.org www.AGC-CA.org 1,430


APPRENTICESHIP GRADUATES


31,679 STUDENTS TAUGHT


Oscar De La Torre


Northern California District Council of Laborers


(925) 469-6800 Jon P. Preciado


Southern California District Council of Laborers


(626) 350-6900 Associated General Contractors of California 15 North America


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