The Connection
July 16, 2024
 
Association News

Annual Conference registration is open. Register today and save. You won't want to miss all the education, networking, and fun in Houston.
Don't forget to sign up for the NEF CDT and CPR/ AED courses when you register!  
 

Only a few spots remain for the CPR/AED course at conference this year. If you have not registered for conference but plan to, course registration is available on your conference registration form. If you have registered for conference but did not sign up for the course, please contact laurim@nawic.org to sign up.  
 

Click the link below to view all speakers. 
 

Don't miss out on any store orders before it closes for conference. Click the link below to order your merchandise today! 
 

Don't miss out on downloading the NAWIC app and staying up to date with all that's happening! Find it on your phone's application store today under NAWICNational, login using your NAWIC National credentials, enable push notifications, and explore away!
 
How contractor streamlined fleet operations with a smart fuel card
K-Dimensional Holdings Inc. / CoastPay®
Texas-based Gillette Air Conditioning struggled with inefficiencies caused by an old station-specific fuel card that was hard to manage and use. Switching to Coast fuel cards allowed them to streamline fleet ops and improve card security across a fleet of 90+ vehicles. Watch to find out how.
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With this year's theme being Keys to the Future, NAWIC wants to provide the resources for students to succeed.
NAWIC will be accepting school supplies that will be donated to the Houston Independent School District and all supplies will be presented at NAWIC's 69th Annual Conference.
If you are attending Annual Conference, supplies will be accepted onsite. If you are NOT attending, donations have to be sent to the NAWIC National office by July 16. Click the link below to donate.
 
Education / Training
Technical challenges are those where a solution has been developed, is linear and logical, and just needs to be implemented.
 
 
Click the link to learn more safety tips.
 
 
NEF is solely supported by sponsorships and donations and its Ladder Club of Success offers individuals the opportunity to support NEF with one-time or reoccurring automatic donations. Your financial support educates others through various programs and construction industry education courses. Fundraising is also done by NEF Fundraising Liaisons at a Regional and Chapter level.
 

Join us for a live webinar addressing California's critical shortage of underground utility line locating technicians, a key role in ensuring safe and efficient utility services. Discover the root causes of this shortage, including low pay, high job liability, increasing technical challenges, and job-related dangers. Learn how a comprehensive training program designed to tackle these issues head-on, offering essential skills in communication, risk management, regulatory compliance, and advanced locating techniques can help solve this critical problem. This is a must-attend event for industry professionals and stakeholders dedicated to building a skilled, confident, and motivated workforce. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the solution!
 

We’re excited to be partnered with the Midwest’s largest construction & design show at McCormick Place (October 22-23). We’d like to invite you to register to attend Chicago Build. Register your no cost tickets below! 
 

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NAWIC Benefits Spotlight
 
Investing in the right HR technology solutions can automate the most time-consuming tasks. Because tasks are automated, there is little to no room for human error, the work is not only faster but more accurate.  
 
Industry Update
Thanks to funding from the historic CHIPS and Science Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the Inflation Reduction Act, construction jobs are in high demand. To fill these jobs, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo continues to step up the momentum to recruit, train, hire, and retain thousands of women in construction and the trades.
(From U.S. Department of Commerce)
The face of construction is changing. Today, more women are putting on a hard hat and tool belt and joining the construction industry.
(From WNEM.com)
Miron Contruction's Build Like a Girl event gives northeast Wisconsin students hands-on learning experience.
(From Wisconsin Public Radio)
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