Members from the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters presented students from Township High School District 211’s Building Construction Program with 150 Carhart jackets at an Open House showcasing the program’s home construction project in Elgin. The donation was part of an ongoing partnership between Township High...
For the second year in a row, High School District 211’s Building Trades Program received more than $10,000 in donations thanks to the generosity of the Residential Construction Employers Council (RCEC) and the Residential Home Builders Alliance (RHBA). Monetary and material gifts were delivered to program...
Having fun and doing good. ...
Thanks to all who came out for the RCEC & HBAGC 2019 Golf Outing at The Highlands of Elgin. Despite a bit of a rain delay, attendees enjoyed a round of golf, delicious dinner and raffle with some incredible prizes. A special thank you to...
Thanks to everyone who participated, including: Advantage Contractors Solutions - Carolynn Defano, Dan Doyle, Tom Zarembka Monarch Construction - Noelle D'Ambrosio Parksite - Len Strahanoski Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/ Koenig Rubloff Realty Group - Russ Mangialardi RCEC/HBAGC - Cathy Kirin...
Here are a few photos of the students in the Building Trades program in District 211 in their new gear donated by RHBA and RCEC members. ...
[gallery columns="5" ids="379,373,372,371,370"] At its annual holiday party in November, the Residential Construction Employers Council (RCEC) along with the Residential Home Builders Alliance (RHBA) raised more than $10,000 in donations for High School District 211’s Building Trades Program. “As members of the building community, we are pleased...
Everyone involved in welding operations must take necessary precautions to prevent fires, explosions, or personal injuries. Even for small or routine jobs, you should always follow established safety procedures and resist the temptation to take shortcuts. As with any job activity, you will have hazards involved....
Performing maintenance work while using a powered platform presents special hazards. One type of hazard is walking and working surfaces where the potential for falls exists. Maintaining a safe work atmosphere on a powered platform involves proper inspection and maintenance, as well as a thorough understanding...
Your ladder can be a great help on the job. It is uncomplicated and simple to use. But don't be fooled; you shouldn't take ladder safety for granted. As with any other workplace task, care is required on ladders to maintain your safety. The following...