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

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Beyond just a shortage of workers, a gap in skilled labor is particularly challenging for contractors. 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. Contractors Can Advance Diversity and Close the Skills Gap.

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Margaret Whelan on How Capital Is Fueling Innovation

Pro Builder

After working as a Wall Street investment banker for 20-plus years, Margaret Whelan opened her boutique firm in 2014, with the goal of offering a higher level of service to a smaller group of clients. Young people are not attracted to our industry, while more seasoned and efficient contractors are aging out. On the flip side, U.S.

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Margaret Whelan on How Capital is Fueling Innovation

Pro Builder

After working as a Wall Street investment banker for 20-plus years, Margaret Whelan opened her boutique firm in 2014, with the goal of offering a higher level of service to a smaller group of clients. Young people are not attracted to our industry, while more seasoned and efficient contractors are aging out. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The first and only general contractor in the state of Wisconsin with that accomplishment. Before working in the realm of data centers, Ashley worked for three major contractors and was involved in some of the largest projects in the UK—including HS2 and East West Rail. Ashley Weir . Head of BIM, Colt Data Centre Services.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

These past 18 months have challenged contractors across the globe in more ways that anyone could have imagined. She’s part of various internal groups within the organization, including the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee, and notably a board member on both the Connecting Women and Building PRIDE affinity groups. .

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

ALABAMA - updated for 2014. ALASKA – updated for 2014. As part of the More Alaska Production Act passed in 2013, for the North Slope only, this credit will increase to 45% on January 1, 2014, and the credit will change to 35% beginning January 1, 2016. ARIZONA – updated for 2014. TAX INCENTIVES.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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The increase is to occur in equal increments over a four year period, between 2014 and 2017. percent, between 2014 and 2017. Additional improvements to the program include expanded company eligibility and beginning in 2014 elimination of capital gains tax on income derived from investments in companies certified by the ACA.

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