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Shipping Executives Call for Government Aid to End Supply-Chain Crisis

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government, supply-chain analyst Brian Whitlock worries that more disruption is imminent as contract negotiations between dockworkers and terminal operators are scheduled for next year. Despite some assistance from the U.S.

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Commercial Construction Strategies: Flagship Stores to Footprint Expansion

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With the high level of pedestrian as well as vehicle traffic along the Mag Mile, simply scheduling the delivery of construction materials and equipment can be one of the project’s more complicated planning aspects. Likewise, flagship stores in city locations often entail construction in mixed-use buildings.

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COVID-19 and Remobilization: Returning to the Construction Site Without Mandated COVID-19 Restrictions

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This article summarizes the current landscape in Pennsylvania and California as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, and highlights important considerations for employers in the construction industry in relation to vaccines and navigating a post-mask mandate world. Current Restrictions in Pennsylvania and California. California.

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10 Construction Sessions You Might Have Missed at Autodesk University

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They will also discuss why connected technology stacks are essential and non-negotiable for contractors who want to future proof their businesses. . Many contractors are starting to transition to off-site prefabrication, which can have a significant impact on the cost of construction, your schedule, and even workplace safety.

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How are your “soft skills”?

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Many college-level construction programs do a great job teaching technical skills such as construction scheduling, estimating, and contracting. Students should seek opportunities to develop their interpersonal skills as well. “M.B.A. Programs Hone ‘Soft Skills’” Wall Street Journal (02/12/07) P.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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The key to that positive change resides in the same place in California it did in North Dakota—buried more than a mile underground in the middle of a huge shale deposit. Thus far, California hasn’t dived head-first into an embrace of fracking. Source: Energy Information Administration based on data from various studies.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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The Port of Stockton is one of the most vibrant seaports in California, which has attracted more than $1.6 billion in projects are currently under negotiation, which will bring an estimated 1,100 new jobs to Stockton. Additionally, another $1.7 These funds are used to help pay for local government services for our community.