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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Aside from enhancing the country’s global competitiveness, the IIJA will create meaningful jobs for America’s workforce, especially in construction. The recruitment and hiring of women have the potential to meaningfully change the workforce landscape of the construction industry. Current representation of women in construction.

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Representation Matters in Construction: New Media Library Amplifies Industry Diversity 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Many people can relate to feeling unwelcome in an environment when they don’t see themselves represented. These feelings stem from recognizing that this environment may not be open or accessible.? ? . It matters not just in the traditional media but also in the workplace and the construction industry is no exception.

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A Look At Construction Safety in the UK

Constructonomics

Yet, for some reason, the inclusion of effective evacuation equipment for use in the event of an emergency is an all-too-common afterthought – when, in fact, its inclusion at the construction stage is far safer, more legally compliant and more cost effective. Immediate Legal Compliance. Eliminates Site Disruption; Reduces Overall Cost.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Maggie Farrell, Diversity & HR Manager at S. M. Wilson & Co.

Autodesk Construction Cloud

This is why diversity and inclusion programs are vital to building a solid workforce in your construction firm. For these reasons (and so much more), construction businesses must focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and ensure that every employee feels included and represented. Dive into our discussion below.

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Women in Construction should stop worrying about the glass ceiling!

DebunkTheBIM

Women in Construction should stop worrying about the glass ceiling and focus on appreciating the glass cage they are afforded. You can look through hundreds of my blog-posts and will see, that it never (or really hardly ever) pops up as an issue, where I acknowledge the fact, that I am a woman and I work in construction.

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Seven Traits of Profitable Specialty Contractors

Fieldwire

Anyone who has managed a construction company, department, or project knows profitability can be challenging. Robotics and automation are finding more use in performing repetitive tasks, such as laying out mechanical work, but are still far from commonplace on construction sites. Here are seven traits of profitable contractors.

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Addressing the Skills Shortage by Accommodating People with Disabilities

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Few more pressing issues face the construction industry than the talent shortage, but many employers overlook a swathe of candidates with much to offer – those with a disability. At a time when construction needs to attract as wide a talent pool as possible, people with disabilities are significantly underrepresented in the industry, however.