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Digital Builder Ep 27: 3 Key Takeaways on the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA)

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Industry leaders from Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America and Shumaker Advisors joined me to talk about what the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) really means for the future of the industry. He continues, “The IIJA also includes proposals that have diversity, equity, and inclusion metrics built into them.

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

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We looked at many different types of roles including: Construction Laborer, Project Manager, Foreman, Project Engineer, Construction Administrator, Construction Estimator, Electrician, Pipefitter, Carpenter, Plumber, BIM Manager/ VDC Manager, Construction Director, and Machine Operator.

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Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety

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I waited until I was an OGSD to give that much attention and I likely missed the opportunity to learn more from some great project managers and engineers in the field. What is the most iconic or favorite project you’ve worked on and why? She got me started in construction and helped me get my job at Mortenson.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: MHC says starts rise in August; housing is.

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Major national retailers at AGC’s Public-Private Industry Advisory Council meeting on Friday reported they expect to spend more on distribution facilities in 2012 than on new or remodeled stores as they consolidate and speed deliveries to stores and respond to growing online orders. billion project to widen the Panama Canal by 2014.