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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

Pro Builder

What Minic found was a weak talent pipeline, a disconnect between what schools teach and what employers need, and way too much employee churn. To attract applicants, Turning Leaf recently raised its entry-level compensation to $17 per hour. It plans to add 10 more markets within the next 12 months. . And on Aug.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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McAuliffe signed Executive Order 23 establishing “The New Virginia Economy” Workforce Initiative which laid out plans to overhaul Virginia’s economy in four ways: increasing postsecondary education and workforce credentials; securing employment for veterans; aligning education with the needs of businesses; and diversifying the economy.

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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

project task/line item, a full description in plain English, a unit of measure and a corresponding unit price, including labor, material, and equipment details, and an associated approved contractor coefficient are to be the basis for Contractor compensation. equipment, and fabricating items customary to the trade, etc.,

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How to Start a Career in Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

If a salary is an employment concern for you, construction offers more stability than many other industries with the opportunity to excel, with and without a four-year degree. The good news: The role compensates well and offers excellent growth potential. Futuristic Feels: The Construction Industry is Getting Technical.

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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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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

Business Facilities

When jobs stopped getting created (and in many areas employment was still hemorrhaging), we introduced the concept of growth potential as a key measure in our flagship rankings categories. So we’ve created a new category, which we’re calling Employment Recovery Leaders, but which also could be titled “Heroes of the Recovery.”.

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What Is Bamboo Flooring | Bamboo Flooring Pros and Cons

CivilJungle

The bottom most layer is the many diminutive and visually presentable, fabricating the stringent specifications. Nevertheless, fabricated finishes operated on bamboo flooring are not invariably biodegradable. That can negatively influence biodiversity and the ecological compensation of regional environments.