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NAHB Chairman's Message: Developing a New Generation of Home Building Professionals

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A recent report from the Home Builders Institute (HBI), the educational arm of the National Association of Home Builders, projects residential construction will need 2.2 NAHB also announced its support of SkillsUSA , a national education nonprofit focused on workforce development. Educational programming. and Charlotte, N.C.

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Advancing sustainable construction: Specifying low-carbon concrete

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are vulnerable to flooding, hurricanes, tornados, and wildfires, motivating insurers to take steps to educate policyholders on fortifying their buildings to help make disasters less damaging and costly. Denver Colorado is working toward reduced emission targets of 50 percent by 2030 and 90 percent by 2050. diameter piers, 1.2-m

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

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billion in workforce education. More than half of that spending (56%) went toward safety education, a sign that construction remains a potentially dangerous job. Last year, members of Associated Builders and Contractors , a national trade association representing the nonunion construction industry, invested $1.6 Foulke Jr.,

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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In 2012, the Partnership completed 100 annual surveys of key businesses in the region; it is spearheading key workforce issues including the development of a career academy which will be a partnership between Lincoln Public Schools and Southeast Community College to provide career-based educated for juniors and seniors in the LPS District.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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Nowhere is this more evident that in the unprecedented cooperation between higher education resources and business in LA. Department of Education recently released its assessment of the progress made by recipients of Race to the Top (RTTP)?funding funding in the first three years of the program.

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Autodesk Construction Champions 2023: 25 People Powering the Future of Construction 

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Beyond his work as Innovation Manager, Ariel is a sought-after thought leader and educator, having presented at over 50 industry events, inspiring professionals with insights gleaned from his years in the industry. The value of this education was realized by the efforts Emmanuel previously focused on to help elevate safety within the company.

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FEATURE STORY: Workforce Development Programs – The Recipe For Success

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A well-educated, highly skilled workforce has become the most important ingredient to strengthen economies and ensure a high quality of life. In August 2012, Austal entered into a five-year, $5 million agreement that will help it to continue its workforce expansion efforts, called the Phase V Agreement. By Jenny Vickers.

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