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The New Competitive Advantage: A Business Case for Sustainable Construction 

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“The building sector accounts for almost 40% of waste in the developed West. Plus, the project team prioritized equity by giving job opportunities to those who needed them most. Skanska partnered with a nonprofit called Georgia Works in Atlanta, which helps homeless men and those previously incarcerated find employment.

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

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In the Finance category, finalists include organizations focused on construction financing, shared-equity models, and renter programs that support increased savings and equity. RenoFi | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania RenoFi.com is the first one-stop-shop marketplace for financing a home renovation.

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

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We also looked at listings across various large metro areas and cities: New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Washington DC, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Phoenix, London, Dublin, Sydney, and Auckland. . What does it mean to have gendered wording in job listings and why does it matter?

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

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Her goal is to foster equity in construction and encourage women to pursue their dreams in the field. The International Energy Agency (IEA) says solar energy accounts for 4.5% won a National Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Excellence Award from ABC in 2023. of the world’s electricity generation, increasing by 26% since 2021.

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Are You Ready for Build to Rent?

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13, ResiBuilt Homes , a 2018 startup that exclusively develops and builds dedicated rental communities (DRCs) of market-rate single-family homes, sold six projects in progress in Atlanta—a total of 537 homes at build-out—to Haven Realty Capital of El Segundo, Calif., The firm recently began buying new homes across the southeastern U.S.

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

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Major market centers in the region include: Memphis, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, New Orleans and St. The sector accounted for 24 percent of total export value in Arkansas. That represents 42 percent of the total U.S. population. AEROSPACE REACHES HIGHER.

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Cover Story: Global Biotech Report

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Life sciences are “in the air”—and potential employees are not far, taking into account the 3.600 graduates each year. employees and for new companies in the life sciences industry that choose to locate in Georgia, is located east of Atlanta across from Baxter’s new $1-billion biomanufacturing plant.

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