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The Construction Industry’s Recovery

Construction Marketing

We would like to thank Equipment World for this informative article on the Construction Industry’s Recovery. The overall employment numbers are encouraging as well. Slow Recovery. According to a report from Bloomberg , Greenspan, who served as chairman of the Federal Reserve between 1987 and 2006, said Tuesday the U.S.

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HIRI Continues to See Growth for Home Improvement Product Sales.

Contractor Magazine

Storage Equipment. The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) has just released its September 2012 forecast for the size and trends in the home improvement market. TAMPA, FLA. -- The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) has just released its September 2012 forecast for the size and trends in the home improvement market.

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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

Pro Builder

What Minic found was a weak talent pipeline, a disconnect between what schools teach and what employers need, and way too much employee churn. In 2017 Oakwood opened the Colorado Home Building Academy, which initially trained supers but then realized there was a greater need for training carpenters and electricians.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

McAuliffe signed Executive Order 23 establishing “The New Virginia Economy” Workforce Initiative which laid out plans to overhaul Virginia’s economy in four ways: increasing postsecondary education and workforce credentials; securing employment for veterans; aligning education with the needs of businesses; and diversifying the economy.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

According to the Florida & Metro Forecast 2013–2016 , published in April by the Institute for Economic Competitiveness (College of Business Administration, University of Central Florida), Florida’s economic future also looks bright. The state will cross the trillion dollar threshold for nominal GSP in 2017. By Dominique Cantelme.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

Business Facilities

From the September/October 2017 Issue. which is now the city of Greenwood’s second largest employer. In its 2017 fiscal year, Nashville International Airport (BNA), the region’s conduit for air travel, served a record-breaking 13.5 By the BF Staff. As the city grows, its airport activity expands. percent increase.

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10 Ways Technology Is Closing the Productivity Gap

Viewpoint Construction Technology

People are right to be concerned, since in 2017, McKinsey Global Institute found the construction industry’s labor productivity only improved 1 percent globally over the past 20 years. Managing projects in construction is a complex set of tasks that involves overseeing a lot of people, equipment, materials and timelines.

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