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NAHB Chairman's Letter: NAHB Launches Diversity Compact to Expand Opportunities

Pro Builder

Taking Concrete Steps Toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In 2020, NAHB created a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) task force to review and establish best practices and develop policies that better reach communities that have historically been excluded from the trades. .

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Younger Millennials Are Flooding the Market

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Thu, 09/03/2020 - 09:55. With interest rates at historic lows, now is the perfect time for younger millennials to purchase a home and start building equity. Younger Millennials Are Flooding the Market. cbroderick. Millennials took advantage of July’s low mortgage rates, especially younger Millennials.

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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. Massachusetts, for example, aims to have women make up 20 percent of its construction workforce by 2020. percent of what men do. Recruiting Women to the Construction Industry.

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Digital Builder Ep 38: Strategies for Reusing Construction Waste

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The Kendeda Building was built by Skanska, and is the most environmentally advanced education and research building ever constructed in the Southeastern United States. The Kendeda project also prioritized equity by providing job opportunities for community members who were struggling to find work.

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Fifteen years ago, we were at about 3%; 2020: 4%.” . Women need to have access to resources, like childcare, vocational training, and apprenticeships, which help them address educational and training needs as well as specific industry needs. . Women are underrepresented in the construction industry, and they have been for a long time.

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Building A Home On A Budget – 4 Tips To Suggest For Potential Buyers

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Wed, 10/21/2020 - 06:00. A loan can sound like little more than a way to delay payments, and many might associate property-related loans with losses of home equity. Building A Home On A Budget – 4 Tips To Suggest For Potential Buyers. In reality though, a personal loan can get the job done.

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7 Construction Industry Truths Made Clear at Autodesk University

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Educating and enabling project teams is critical to technology adoption. trillion in global construction industry costs in 2020. Educating and enabling project teams is critical to technology adoption. Watch the full video > Ready for more expert-led education from Autodesk University? That includes $88.69