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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is a “once-in-a-generation” investment in America’s national infrastructure. With this plan, the goal is to rebuild many of the bridges, rails, and roads throughout the country to improve the overall infrastructure across America.

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Rebuilding America’s Water Infrastructure With P3s

Construction Equipment

Michael Langford, president of the Utility Workers Union of America and Susan N. Story, president of American Water, say public-private partnerships should be included as funding solutions in upcoming water legislation, citing great opportunities for investment in jobs creation and sustainable infrastructure.

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The Korte Company Completes facility for Union Pacific

The Korte Company

The Korte Company completed a 12,136-square-foot maintenance facility in Las Vegas for Union Pacific, one of America's most recognized companies. The UP Railroad connects 23 states in the western portion of the country by rail, providing a critical link in supporting our nation's infrastructure.

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Test Your Construction Industry Knowledge!

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Q3: What percentage of the construction labor force are union workers? Q5: By 2025, what is the projected amount that will be spent on buildings, infrastructure and installations. The BLS states that 14% of the construction labor force were union workers in 2017. Q4: Why are construction companies using data and analytics ?

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PODCAST: Episode 2 – Technical services train the trainers

GCP Applied Technologies

In September 2019, GCP Applied Technologies sponsored a "Train the Trainer" 3-day session, with 25 teachers from the Roofer & Waterproofers Union. Transportation Infrastructure. In September 2019, GCP Applied Technologies sponsored a "Train the Trainer" 3-day session, with 25 teachers from the Roofer & Waterproofers Union.

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Survey Reveals the Impacts of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Contractors

Construction Junkie

A new survey conducted by Autodesk and AGC of America is giving us a deeper look into the impacts so far. More than half of the respondents were involved in building construction, 25% in highway and transportation, and 23% in both federal construction projects and utility infrastructure. and $500MM, and 6% perform over $500MM.

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Concrete mix design

GCP Applied Technologies

Two Union Square, in Seattle, Wash., Transportation Infrastructure. Infrastructure. North America customer service: 1-877-4AD-MIX (1-877-423-6491). We've heard of high flow concrete, but how do you know when to use it and when conventional concrete is sufficient? First, let’s define the different types of concrete.