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

Pro Builder

A recent report from the Home Builders Institute (HBI), the educational arm of the National Association of Home Builders, projects residential construction will need 2.2 NAHB also announced its support of SkillsUSA , a national education nonprofit focused on workforce development. Educational programming. and Charlotte, N.C.

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Guide to Top 2023-24 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

There are over 200 educational sessions combined with another 400 industry speakers and keynotes discussing sustainability, networking and more. Attend in person to take part in educational sessions and connect with industry professionals in architecture, engineering, design, manufacturing, media, entertainment, and construction.

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Does a BIM Requirement Stop You From Bidding?

Carol Hagen

While Architects grab Revit, the complexities feel insurmountable, especially for smaller contractors in the electrical and mechanical trades. Get Educated on BIM. The Associated General Contractors of America has an excellent publication “The Contractor’s Guide to BIM” that is a great place to start.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

Business Facilities

Boasting a population of nearly 500,000, Mesa is the 36th largest city in the United States and second largest in the Phoenix-Mesa metro area. In fact, the Arizona/Sonora, Mexico region makes up the fourth-largest aerospace supply chain in the world and the largest in North America. Phoenix-Mesa metro boasts a workforce of more than 2.2

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States For Most Construction Jobs

Constructonomics

A June 2012 report by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) identified 20 states that are adding construction jobs. Source: AGC of America , from Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Of course, getting a job as a civil engineer requires an extensive educational background. Natural Gas Extraction.

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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

Pro Builder

Funded in large part by the 20-member Leading Builders of America consortium, BTF has placed more than 1,000 candidates into construction-related jobs since Minic took the helm in 2019, and currently works with more than 600 employers and is active in 15 states. Houston, and Phoenix by 2024. .

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Shawn Brennan, Continental Electrical Construction Company. Matt Allread, Gaylor Electric, Inc. Brian Harlow, Interstate Electrical Services . Corey Coleman, Piquette & Howard Electric Service, LLC. Phoenix, AZ. Construction Technologist, Continental Electrical Construction Company. Barba, MG2 .