Category: Press Release

East and West Coast Companies Join Training Network

7/11/2019

Four companies have joined SEAA’s network of Ironworker Craft Training providers, offering SEAA/NCCER training and assessments. Participation in the program provides SEAA member companies with access to nationally recognized credentials for ironworkers. Because of SEAA’s affiliation with NCCER, members also have access to the dozens of other construction craft training materials, assessments, and certifications.

These four companies join a network of 22 training units, located all over the United States.

Parking Garage, Office Building, and Two Airports Fly Away with Steel Project Awards

5/16/2019

Three steel erection companies were presented with Project of the Year awards by the Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA). Chosen by an independent panel of judges, the companies received their honors at SEAA’s 2019 Annual Convention, held in April in Concord, NC. Submission were accepted for projects that were topped out in 2017 or 2018.

The 2019 Project of the Year winners are:

Flawless Steel Welding (Class I for erection contracts up to $500,000)
Derr and Gruenewald Construction (Class II for $500,000 to $1 million and Class IV for $7.5 million and up)
Williams Steel Erection Co., Inc. (Class III for $1 million to $7.5 million)

Steel Erectors Announce 2018 Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients

5/13/2019

Jack Vernon Nix, Jr., Vice President of Operations for Shelby Erectors, Inc., was named the 2018 Person of the Year by the Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA). A veteran of the steel erection industry for nearly 25 years, Nix is also currently serving his fifth term on the SEAA Board of Directors.

Left to right: Dave Schulz - SEAA Board President, Jack Nix - SEAA Board Member & Person of the Year, Alan Sears - SEAA Board Member & Emcee, and Tom Underhill - SEAA Executive Director

Erector, Safety Company, and Fabricator Join Ironworker Training Network

3/7/2019

The Steel Erectors Association of America announces that three additional companies have joined the nationwide network of SEAA/NCCER Ironworker Training Units and Assessment Sites. They are ASPE-South LLC of North Carolina, Trivent Safety Consultants of Colorado, and Monterey Structural Steel Inc., of California.

In addition, Deem Structural of Texas and CSE Inc. of Virginia, which joined the network in late 2018, have completed all assessments and audits.

Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Training Grant and Safety Programs

11/8/2018

About 100 golfers participated in the annual Education Fundraiser Golf Tournament, held Oct. 19 in Raleigh, N.C.

Kayleen McCabe Makes Appearance at Meet & Greet

11/8/2018

During the October Board of Directors meeting, held in Raleigh, N.C., Kayleen McCabe, SEAA 2019 Convention Keynote Speaker, addressed the board and made an appearance and the Meet & Greet. McCabe shared her personal journey into the world of construction. From college drop out to DIY Network fame, she is now on a mission to advocate trade careers and education.

About 50 area members and prospective members attended the Meet & Greet reception, where information about SEAA’s Craft Training and Apprenticeship program, and other initiatives were shared. Meet & Greet receptions are held quarterly in conjunction with board meetings as a way to engage new member companies.

Ironworker Craft Training Program Expands to 18 Units

9/13/2018

Employees of Building Envelope Systems are among the “young talent” the company hopes to train into industry leaders using the SEAA/NCCER Ironworker Craft Training program.

Training Grant Awarded to Virginia Erector CSE Inc.

7/25/2018

From Left: Alan Sears, SEAA Awards Committee Chair; Tim Eldridge, SEAA Craft Training Specialist; Ronnie Ranson, CSE Inc President; Dave Schulz, SEAA Board President; Tom Underhill, SEAA ED

The Steel Erectors Association of America announces that CSE Inc., which provides erecting, rigging, crane, and industrial contracting services from its Madison Heights, Va., headquarters, was selected to receive the 2018 SEAA Craft Training Grant.

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