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Women to the Rescue: How to Solve The Skilled Labor Shortage in Construction

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While that means there’s still some work to be done in terms of pay equity, it also means construction could be an appealing career for many women. A Michigan nonprofit called Women in Skilled Trades also focuses on helping women enter these jobs, providing training in tasks like stenciling cement, wiring outlets and framing walls.

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Five Predictions for Commercial Construction Trends in 2012

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There is always at least one big Michigan Avenue retail construction project a year and right now Burberry is expanding its Michigan Avenue space from two stories to five stories, plus one basement level. We have been approached a couple of times to become an equity partner in a project in order to win that construction job.

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James McHugh Construction breaks ground on 1000M, Michigan Avenue’s tallest tower to be

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October 30, 2019 – Co-developers Time Equities, Inc. TEI), JK Equities and Oak Capitals, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday, October 24th, to celebrate the start of construction for 1000M , the ultra-luxury condominium building across from Grant Park in Chicago. CHICAGO, Ill.,

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15 Cities, Counties Join Green Buildings Leadership Program

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In partnership with Bank of America, USGBC LEED for Cities certification has provided over $2 million to accelerate action on climate change, resilience, and social equity.

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$25 Million Pledged for Economic Development Partnership in Flint, Michigan Amid Water Crisis

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The FlintNOW Foundation and Huntington Bank have announced a multi-million economic development partnership aimed at boosting the economy of Flint, Michigan, and providing relief to local businesses and residents affected by the ongoing water crisis in that city. Flint, Michigan.

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Chicago’s long-gestating luxury condo tower nears construction

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It’s been four years since 1000M, a 74-story luxury condo tower located on Chicago’s South Michigan Avenue, was first announced. But after a recent ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony, the project is finally close to starting construction, according to the project’s developers Time Equities, JK Equities, and Oak Capitals.

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Predictions and National Trends in Commercial Construction

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There is always at least one big Michigan Avenue retail construction project a year and right now Burberry is expanding its Michigan Avenue space from two stories to five stories, plus one basement level. We have been approached a couple of times to become an equity partner in a project in order to win that construction job.