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Autodesk Expands Learning Resources to Boost Digital Skills of Construction Teams in the Office, Trailer and Field

Autodesk Construction Cloud

New initiatives aim to develop tech skills in the current workforce and encourage a new and diverse generation to consider construction as a career. NASDAQ: ADSK) today launched the next phase in its effort to upskill current construction workers and help the industry engage the next generation of prospective recruits.

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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

Pro Builder

How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development. Home builders, trade associations, NGOs, and other groups are aggressively ramping up skilled construction labor training programs to bring more workers into the industry. How to Scale Hiring and Create a More Diverse Workforce in Construction.

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4 Best American-Made Work Boots

Work Gearz

American top-quality union-made work boots that meet the challenges of the workplace can be the difference between a hospital stay and perhaps even a life-changing injury. Hand stitch construction. Full welt construction. The Rain Forest work boot is certified as 100% made-in-America and as Berry-compliant. EH protection.

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Red, white and blue states - The Business Facilities Blog - Economic.

Business Facilities

Abraham Lincoln was the first president to refer to America as the United States instead of these United States. Our commitment to this ideal had been consecrated in blood, he told us, and those who had given the last full measure of devotion could do no more to keep faith with Americas great promise. Wednesday, November 5, 2008.

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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. Arkansas’s railroad infrastructure includes three Class I systems: Union Pacific, BNSF Railway, and Kansas City Southern Railway. To date, over 54,000 certificates have been awarded to Arkansas workers.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Sasol North America plans to invest up to $21 billion on a gas-to-liquid and ethylene cracker/derivatives unit in Lake Charles, one of the largest foreign investment projects in American history. Rail service is provided by Union Pacific, Burlington Northern, Santa Fe and Kansas City Southern. G2X Energy is moving ahead with a $1.3

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. Efficient construction delivery methods (IPD – integrated project delivery, JOC – job order contracting), cloud computing, and BIM are all integral components. American Institute of Steel Construction.

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