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Skilled labor shortage amplifies need to boost vocational education

The Korte Company

Vocational education is disappearing. The problem is the systematic de-emphasis of vocational education in America’s schools. That led to a perception that vocational education was reserved for “second-string” students who couldn’t cut it in more rigorous academic settings. million by April 2001.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Educational researcher, 5(10), 3-8. International Journal of Project Management, 20(7), 497-505. Brooke, K. L., & Litwin, G. Mobilizing the partnering process. Journal of Management. in Engineering, 13(4), 42-48. Bubshait, A. Partnering: An Innovative and Effective Project Organization Concept. Cost Engineering, 43(4), 32-37. Cathcart, A.

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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector

Job Order Contracting

These factors include… poor formal and professional education in the domain, low investment in research and development, deep rooted project culture, perceived long life-cycle of associated return on investment, resistance from construction projects’ participants and stakeholders, and lack of real property owner leadership and competency.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

Pro Builder

Education • BA, Business Administration, The George Washington University • MDes, Real Estate Development and Finance, Harvard University. Education • BS, Architecture, Lawrence Technological University. Education • BS, Medical Sciences, University of Arkansas. Education • BS, Marketing, Louisiana Tech University.

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The high cost of low maintenance

BD+C

In 2001, an engineering team was hired to conduct a full-scale review of the garage in regard to maintenance issues. Constructed in 1978, the cast-in-place concrete structure included unbonded post-tensioned pan joist framing. There was also a one-foot gap between the east side of the garage and the adjacent building.

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Billtrust Expanding, Creating 200 New Jobs In New Jersey

Business Facilities

The availability of highly educated, skilled technology professionals in New Jersey has been a tremendous asset to our ability to create a corporate culture that fosters creativity and collaboration,” said Billtrust Founder and CEO Flint Lane. “The

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Why Giving Back to Clients Makes ‘Fore’ Good Business

HardHatChat

That’s why, sometimes we have to take a step back and recognize our clients for the opportunities they provide us with new retail, restaurant, education and hotel construction projects. Delivering the best commercial contracting services to national and international clients is something we feel privileged to do. So we acted.