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

Pro Builder

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. with others slated to open this year in Houston, Phoenix, Sacramento, Calif., and Charlotte, N.C.

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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. The Associated General Contractors of America has an excellent publication “The Contractor’s Guide to BIM” that is a great place to start. Get Educated on BIM.

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The next destination: Passive design airports

BD+C

One example is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Arizona, where our team led the Terminal 2 demolition project. Airports are installing more energy efficient systems for heating, ventilation, cooling, and electrical power and lighting. On the path to passive The airport itself is becoming more sustainable.

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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. In fact, Simonson credits the construction of the new five billion dollar Intel plant in Phoenix as the major factor in Arizona’s job boom.

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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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Guide to Top 2023-24 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Get more details NECA Show (Philadelphia, PA) September 30 - October 2, 2023 Located in Philadelphia in 2023, NECA invites all qualified electrical professionals to discover new technologies, equipment, products, and solutions at this, the largest industry event in all of North America.

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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. .