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

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Tue, 07/06/2021 - 07:00. Chuck Fowke / NAHB 2021 Chairman. Taking Concrete Steps Toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It is our hope that by spreading and amplifying the message and educating more Americans about the benefits of our industry, we can help more marginalized populations find their fit in the skilled trades. .

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Construction Excluded From New OSHA Standard

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Tue, 07/06/2021 - 12:00. OSHA issued the ETS in June 2021 and announced that the new standard applies only to workers in health care settings. During the first quarter of 2021, the value of real estate assets increased faster than real estate liabilities. trillion, a $940 billion gain, by the end of March 2021.

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How Employer-Assisted Housing Programs Are Paving a Path to Homeownership

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The rate of homeownership fell to just 38% for first-time buyers in 2021 as a result of record high housing costs, record low inventory, and stagnant wage growth across the U.S. Mon, 05/09/2022 - 10:26. Employer-assisted housing (EAH) programs offer incentives for employees making home purchases.

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Top 30 Construction Classes at Autodesk University 2021

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If you haven’t heard, registration for Autodesk University 2021 (AU) is now open! AU 2021 has been crafted to help you connect your processes, automate workflows, and unlock highly valuable insights—all of which give you significantly more confidence in decision-making. Creating Equity Through Technology in AEC.

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Addressing Labor Shortages Through DEI: Overheard in the Big Room  

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According to a recent survey , “Ninety-three percent of respondents say they have open positions that they’re trying to fill and 91% (up slightly from 90% in 2021) indicate they are struggling to fill at least some of these roles.” Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Definition According to the Pros . Let’s see what they had to say. .

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Digital Builder Ep 38: Strategies for Reusing Construction Waste

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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 project received the Living Building Challenge certification in 2021 by meeting rigorous sustainability standards.

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7 Construction Industry Truths Made Clear at Autodesk University

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Top takeaways from AU 2021. Educating and enabling project teams is critical to technology adoption. Educating and enabling project teams is critical to technology adoption. Watch the full video > Ready for more expert-led education from Autodesk University? Diversity is one of construction’s biggest opportunities.