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Construction Americas 2015 Exposition

Construction Marketing

These panels will offer insights from construction industry leaders from multiple perspectives: CEOs, Editors, and technology providers. Scheduled for March 26 & 27, 2015, Construction Americas is the newest expo on the block and will be hosted at the U.S. Construction Americas Call for Sponsors.

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Announcing the Panelists at Construction Americas 2015 Expo

Construction Marketing

We are excited to announce that Construction Americas 2015 Exposition, this March, will have a great line up of panelists and celebrity speaker Chris Grundy. Details below: ( From Construction Americas Press Release ) Miami, Fla.—January Check out some of our registrants, exhibitors, sponsors and panelists.

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How One Company is Using Shoes to Shine a Positive Light on the Skilled Trades

Construction Business Owner

Attention to detail, dedication and love of the craft: these are just a few qualities of the skilled tradesmen that keep our industry going. But with busy jobsite schedules and an ever-changing economy, the high-quality work that they produce sometimes goes unnoticed in favor of moving on to the next project.

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State of the Construction Industry: September Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We know many of you have had a busy summer, so it’s a good time to take a breath and see what’s been going on in our industry (like rising material costs), as well as what’s on the horizon (like more green building ). percent, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Construction Input Costs Rise 6.2

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

For example, GAO and other studies/reports consistently report that errors and lack of due diligence with respect to original construction cost estimates are primary reasons for negative cost and schedule impacts, and overall poor project performance and outcomes. T The following figure, for example, was produced in 1972.

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Making the Construction Industry Accessible for All

Fieldwire

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the construction industry remains at 89% men to 11% women. The Great Recession caused many to leave the industry. An Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) study finds that 44% of women in construction have seriously considered leaving the industry. Black and 2.1%

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These Tradesmen Are Launching Initiatives to Attract the Next Generation of Skilled Workers

Pro Builder

In order to encourage young adults to consider careers in the skilled trades, a builder, a plumber, and a lumberyard are providing educational resources to high schoolers across America.