Newsletter | April 2019
Featured News
DISCA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

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. LEARN MORE>
The 10 TRAITS SUCCESSFUL CONTRACTORS HAVE IN COMMON

Dennis Engelbrecht, a senior consultant at The Family Business Institute, part of The Travelers Cos. family, framed his recommendations at the Associated General Contractors of America’s earlier this month in a much more positive light by setting out the top 10 reasons contractors achieve success and can continue to do so. 

Industry News
FOUR WAYS TO FUTURE-PROOF YOUR CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS

Transformational technologies can help reinforce construction contractors' businesses in the face of uncontrollable challenges from a volatile economy and material costs, low-ball competitors Contractors are facing business threats on many fronts — volatile economic conditions, disruptions in global trade and competition from new industry players all make it difficult for traditional construction players to keep their heads above the water.

PANEL: NEXT GEN, INDUSTRY DESERVES BETTER CAREER NARRATIVE

The societal narrative that great careers require a four-year degree is doing a disservice to the construction and manufacturing industries as well as to young people across the country - In sectors where a skilled labor shortage cuts deep, employers need to do more to reach out to these young people early on to “change the perception that a college pathway is the only route to success,” said Fluor Corp. Chairman and CEO David Seaton, board chair of BGCA.

Events & Programs
2019 Construction Industry Career Day

Edison, NJ 

May 28-29, 2019
5/28-4-8pm; 5/29-8am-1pm

DISCA is a proud sponsor of CICD 2019. Stop by the DISCA booth on May 28 or 29 .


14th Annual DISCA Golf Classic

Summit, NJ

Monday, June 24, 2019
10:00AM - 7:30PM

Registration is now open and sponsorship opportunities are available.

DISCA | 390 Amwell Road, Suite 402 | Hillsborough, NJ 08844 
Phone: (908) 359-1184 | Fax: (908) 359-7619