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The future of specifiers: The way forward

Construction Specifier

A panel discussion at CONSTRUCT 2020 focused on future of specifications and specifiers. These questions were the focus of a panel discussion held earlier this fall during CONSTRUCT 2020. Featherstonhaugh advocated for more direct sharing of design data with fabricators, especially in the form of a BIM handoff.

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How to Start a Career in Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Some of the standard “tools” of construction now include mobile construction software and document management systems and disruptive technology like robotics and 3D printing. Additionally, the job is anticipated to grow at a rate of 11% from 2020 to 2030 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Electricians.

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The Ultimate Construction Father's Day Gift Guide 2021

Construction Junkie

The hoody offers 4 way stretch fabric, abrasion resistance, breathability, moisture wicking, tear resistance, industry leading UV protection, and is antimicrobial. Milwaukee Top-Off Power Supply For those in the industry that need to change their electronic devices, like laptops or tablets, this is a fantastic mobile option.

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Q2 Construction Labor Costs $28.13/Hour

Job Order Contracting

Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians and Mechanics. Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters. Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers. Construction Trades Workers. Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons. Brickmasons and Blockmasons.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AIDT operates training centers throughout the state, each one tailored to develop and build upon the region’s existing strengths: engineering, manufacturing and automotive in Huntsville; forest products in Opelika; robotics in Tanner; and aviation, chemical, telecommunications, maritime and other industries in Mobile.

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Marketing Industrialized Construction to Consumers

Pro Builder

From July 2019 through July 2020, Rise , a website for consumers and professionals that provides information about sustainable building practices and sells sustainable products, tapped into internet and social media conversations among consumers about off-site home construction. If you build it off-site, will they come? Stacey Freed.

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2021 Pro Builder Top 100 Products

Pro Builder

LG’s 24-inch Styler, a steam clothing care system, refreshes clothing between dry cleanings, reduces odors, and is safe to use on more than 15 fabrics, including wool, sequins, and linens. The Stair Supplies Design Kit from Viewrail boasts it can deliver floating stairs more affordably than a local fabricator. Steam clothing care / LG.