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The New Competitive Advantage: A Business Case for Sustainable Construction 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

” But beyond benefits for owners, green construction practices can reap significant rewards for contractors. “The building sector accounts for almost 40% of waste in the developed West. “The building sector accounts for almost 40% of waste in the developed West.

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We Analyzed 600+ Construction Job Listings for Gender Bias: What We Found Surprised Us

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When we think of someone who works in construction, what are the first images that pop in our head? Many of us might immediately picture a male since the construction industry is primarily male — with women representing just around 10% of the workforce — and this is usually what is depicted in the media as well.

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Building With a Purpose: Exploring Construction Careers That Make a Difference

Fieldwire

Construction is essential to many facets of your life. Electrician The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says the job market for electricians will grow by 6% over the next decade, making it an in-demand position in the construction industry. The International Energy Agency (IEA) says solar energy accounts for 4.5%

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

If the resilience seen this year has shown construction professionals anything, it’s that this industry, and the people who work in it, are remarkable. There’s nothing like AEC, and this year’s 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction have demonstrated their ability to inspire, educate, and advance the industry in ways worth admiring.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Over the next three years, the company will invest $60 million in new construction and the refurbishment of existing facilities. Major market centers in the region include: Memphis, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, New Orleans and St. From the March/April 2014 issue. population.

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Cover Story: Global Biotech Report

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Our itinerary includes the new Biosciences Training Center, now under construction in Georgia, and a look at the Life Sciences Greenhouses in Pennsylvania, which nurture the seedlings of innovation until they’re ready to blossom into commercial use. Then, it’s back to the U.S., Industrial biotech is on the rise in Hessen.

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5 Themes for the Future of High Performance Buildings

Stok

So, if we’re going to tackle carbon NOW, we need to start to seriously address embodied carbon, which accounts for emissions associated with the production, transportation, and installation of building materials. At the forefront is equity. As part of the winning bid, both cost and carbon impact were analyzed.