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NAHB Chairman's Message: Developing a New Generation of Home Building Professionals

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These efforts include an agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America that gives the more than 4 million young people enrolled in those clubs an opportunity to learn about careers in residential construction. BuildStrong Academies are now open in Denver, New Orleans, and Orlando, Fla., and Charlotte, N.C.

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Race to a Smart Future

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additionally will award up to $10 million to the winning city to support electric vehicle deployment and other carbon-emission reduction strategies. The finalists, announced at the South by Southwest (SXSW) tech and music fest, are: Austin, TX; Columbus, OH; Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO; Pittsburgh, PA; Portland, OR; and San Francisco, CA.

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Autodesk Construction Champions 2023: 25 People Powering the Future of Construction 

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Emmanuel Graves Senior VDC Tech, GE Johnson, Denver, CO Emmanuel Graves has a unique combination of a Colorado School of Mines Mechanical Engineering background, Cloud Engineering Project Management experience, and a passion for Virtual Design and Construction. William (Bill) Bausmith, Jr.

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

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“The goal is to keep safety in front of people all of the time, and someone in the company has to ‘own’ that responsibility,” says Ron Stafford, senior quality assurance manager for Thrive Home Builders, in Denver. Photo: Tom Merton/Caia Image / stock.adobe.com. Foulke Jr., Photo: Tomasz Zajda / stock.adobe.com.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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The overall BR&E program brings together representatives of the City, the County, Lincoln Electric System, Black Hills Energy and the State of Nebraska. The first, announced in 2012, is ConAgra’s new facility and research agreement. New Jersey Partnership for Action; Metro Denver Economic Dev.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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Fridays and is expanding to other cities including Seattle, San Francisco, Portland, Denver, DC, Dallas and Houston. Execution of the state’s agreement is contingent upon finalization of a local incentive package. As a result, Texans reduced electric consumption in 2009 alone in the state by 506,000 megawatt hours.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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Last year, the state signed an agreement with Mercedes-Benz that recognizes Shelton State Community College as one of the best in its field in preparing individuals for careers in manufacturing. But converting energy from the sun, wind or water into electricity is only the first step in the migration from fossil fuels to a greener future.

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