DISCA News | May 2024 - Scholarship Applications, Construction Industry Career Day and MORE!

Newsletter | May 2024

The Drywall Interior Systems Contractors Association, Inc. of New Jersey (DISCA) has a Scholarship Program for the children or grandchildren of management employees of companies contributing to the DISCA Industry Promotion Fund (IPF). The scholarships are to help defer the cost of college and other educational expenses for a two or four-year education at an accredited college or an accredited vocational school.

Application Deadline: May 31, 2024

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Scholarship Application

On Tuesday, May 28, and Wednesday, May 29, the NJ Expo Center will resound with hammers, trowels, welders, and heavy operating equipment as the DISCA and its industry partners host Construction Industry Career Day (CICD).

CICD is a two-day event that invites students, parents, educators, jobseekers, and the public to explore dozens of construction-related exhibits and demonstrations that reveal a challenging and rewarding career – and learn about the many professions in the industry, including their salaries, benefits, stackable credentials, and educational opportunities.

How to Overcome Workforce Challenges in 2024

It’s a New Year, and we are facing the same workforce challenges. Think back to 2023—how often did you hear the following: “I’ve got more work than I know what to do with, but nobody to do it.” Or maybe, “I can’t find good help to save my life, these days everyone is just chasing dollars.” Or worse, “Nobody wants to work anymore.”

The Dotted Line: Change Orders Often Spark Conflict, but They Don't Have to

This feature is a part of “The Dotted Line” series, which takes an in-depth look at the complex legal landscape of the construction industry. To view the entire series, click here. The construction industry scores the dubious distinction of having among the most and costliest lawsuits. Scope changes are consistently a top cause of these disputes, according to London-based HKA Global, a consultancy that specializes in construction risk mitigation and dispute resolution.

Simple Construction Apps to Solve Common Problems

Contractors and equipment fleets are adopting enterprise software and technology that can change the business, but these lightweight apps address specific pain points with minimal disruption and cost. Contractors are adopting enterprise software—used by multiple departments and professions in the business and sometimes by trading partners—to make construction more efficient, predictable and cost effective and to get more done with fewer people.

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