Richard Bruce

[The Builders, a chapter of the AGC @BuildersAssocKC]

#Construction experts say pandemic leaves questions for industry: https://t.co/PBapTswtne

[Richard Bruce @RichardBruceII]

This is a great opportunity for people interested in entering the construction workforce through a two year associates degree, technical school, or certificate.

[AGC Foundation @AGCFoundation]

Students who are pursuing careers in construction related craft and technical programs have until June 1st to apply for our Workforce Development Scholarship. https://t.co/uiMWnMcIXH

[Richard Bruce @RichardBruceII]

Congratulations to the AGC MSU Student Chapter members! It was an honor to host you in Las Vegas and tour the Raiders stadium (thanks to Brad Schoen and Steve Masuch from McCarthy for coordinating the tour).

[MSU Construction, Design, & Project Management @MSUCDPM]

Congratulations to our very own @MissouriState AGC Construction Club for receiving the Outstanding Student Chapter Emerging Chapter Award! Students presented their portfolio of activities in Las Vegas at the #AGC2020 Convention. #BearBuilt

[Richard Bruce @RichardBruceII]

Great time tonight at The President hotel downtown KC at MarooNation raising money for MSU scholarships. Thanks MSU ‘02 Grad Daniel Lacy and ‘20 Grad Terry Miles both from the AGC-KC student chapter for joining in the celebration and #MSUTCM for the invite.

[Richard Bruce @RichardBruceII]

Don't miss this year's Scholer Peterson Concrete Conference at Kansas State University February 13, 2020 in Manhattan, KS. Use the link below to register.

[James Goddard @JamesGo22167451]

https://t.co/musBJhfR7c

[Richard Bruce @RichardBruceII]

Inspiring night at #greaterkc Chamber with KS and MO governors; comedian Rob Riggle telling the truth about KU football, KC old school wrestling, and oh yeah his new restaurant Brick and Mortar; and 2019 Kansas Citian of the Year Alvin Brooks.

[Richard Bruce @RichardBruceII]

Had a great time 11/3-11/5 with 1200+ K-12 MO School Counselors discussing rewarding construction apprenticeship pathways. Builders’ Outreach Manager and apprenticeship staff hosted a hospitality room (w/ photo booth) and exhibit booth including putt putt and corn hole challenge.

[The Builders, a chapter of the AGC @BuildersAssocKC]

Check out the KCBJ’s latest roundtable featuring Lisa Garney, J.D., Craig Woodson and Richard Bruce, Ph.D. on construction’s skilled labor shortage: https://t.co/vUdNbI9raX #SkilledTrades #WorkforceDevelopment

[Richard Bruce @RichardBruceII]

What an awesome day of const. career exploration at BuildMyFuture in Springfield! Over 2700 HS students attended. Congrats to Pleasant Hope for 1st (11 min) and Hurley for 2nd (17 min) in the Builders’ challenge. Tomorrow at iBuild, teams will race to build two castles per plan.

[Richard Bruce @RichardBruceII]

Great job Don Greenwell and Romond Holt presenting Community Outreach best practices to 70+ AGC executives at the AGC Convention this morning in Denver.

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Excited to see more human-assist technology being embraced in our industry. Kudos to BAC15 for hosting Construction Robotics and contractors @BuildersAssocKC last night in North KC.

[Richard Bruce @RichardBruceII]

Great time tonight in North KC with the AIA-KC Young Architects Forum, International Masonry Institute, and Bricklayers Local 15 @BuildersAssocKC

[Richard Bruce @RichardBruceII]

Enjoying some good news at my first economic forecast for the year at Children’s Mercy Park with @BuildersAssocKC, CFMA, AGC-KC, and speaker Ken Simonson @AGCofA

[Richard Bruce @RichardBruceII]

Here’s to days that remind us why we love our careers... Today started with interviewing journeymen for an apprentice instructor, followed by an airport pre-apprenticeship meeting at KCI, and ending with a panel discussion by Rob Dixon @MoEcoDevo and Zora Mulligan @MoHigherEd.

[The Builders, a chapter of the AGC @BuildersAssocKC]

Join us this afternoon for great food, great music (with a guest DJ), and for the more adventurous . . . hi-tech fun! Builders' NKC Training Center • 3 to 6 p.m. #TechtheHalls

[The Builders, a chapter of the AGC @BuildersAssocKC]

Operating Engineers Local 101 member Eric Borden, known for his inspiring tribute "Ditch Diggers" (branding the integrity of craft work) & pictured 2nd from right, will be filmed by national @AGCofA in Dec. Stay tuned!

[Richard Bruce @RichardBruceII]

Great turn out tonight @kcchamber’s 131st Annual Dinner. Congrats to incoming Chair Gordon Lansford. See if you can pick out the “top secret” element in one of these two photos. #everywherekc

[Richard Bruce @RichardBruceII]

In DC with Joe Roche (MCC) and Adam Jelenic (LMV) meeting with @repcleaver , @RepSamGraves , & @RoyBlunt discussing #skillsgap #wkdev and public private partnerships between manufacturers/construction employers and education entities.

[Richard Bruce @RichardBruceII]

Great time last night presenting scholarships to Megan O’Leary (MSU CM major) & Tristan Losh (OTC Const. Tech major). Both are passionate about construction education & working with their hands. Megan is fabricating a metal handrail/panels & Tristan works for a local contractor.

[Richard Bruce @RichardBruceII]

If you are looking for a way to give back to the industry, consider a coaching role as an adjunct instructor. I have done it for several years and it is very rewarding. Metropolitan Community College is hosting an adjunct fair Nov 15th, 4:30-8 pm.