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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

Pro Builder

To attract applicants, Turning Leaf recently raised its entry-level compensation to $17 per hour. Since sweetening its compensation, Turning Leaf advertised for a senior project manager and got eight qualified candidates. . The academy teaches welding, carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and painting. And on Aug.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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Here’s the good news: most of the states (and the federal government) got the memo (Workforce Training is Job One) and they are moving aggressively to put in place innovative and highly effective workforce training programs that put forward-thinking businesses and higher education resources on the same team. VIRGINIA’S TRADITION OF TRAINING.

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How to Start a Career in Construction

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The good news: The role compensates well and offers excellent growth potential. They are also excellent in planning, people- and client-first focused roles and have an interest in continuing education, since technology in this field changes and is becoming more cutting-edge all the time. Some choose to earn an associate’s degree.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

Business Facilities

are implementing site certification programs that give available sites a shovel ready designation—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. To achieve certification, sites go through a rigorous review process. States across the U.S. The outcome?

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20 construction industry trends to watch in 2020

Building Radar

Now the data already recorded for the EnEV certificate can be used as the basis for a building eco-balance. They also help to compensate for the lack of skilled workers. These goals require a careful selection of building materials, a sophisticated energy concept (electricity and heat) and conscious use of water.

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

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billion in workforce education. More than half of that spending (56%) went toward safety education, a sign that construction remains a potentially dangerous job. Selective Insurance recently released the results of a 10-year study of workplace injury trends , based on 110,000 workers’ compensation claims between 2011 and 2021.

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Winning More Construction Bids: A Complete Guide

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For instance, if a project calls for specialized jobs like plumbing, electrical, etc., Construction contracts come in different forms, including: Cost-Plus Contract, where contractors are compensated for all construction-related expenses. certifications, addenda, due dates) slip through the cracks. Top Bid Selection Criteria.

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