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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

Pro Builder

How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development. Home builders, trade associations, NGOs, and other groups are aggressively ramping up skilled construction labor training programs to bring more workers into the industry. Houston, and Phoenix by 2024. . Wed, 12/07/2022 - 09:51. But the task is monumental.

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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design

BD+C

Over the next century, the intermingling of innovation and aspiration propelled the aviation industry forward into a dynamic era of transformation and growth. Skanska is proud to partner with the world’s busiest airports to transform the aviation industry of today for tomorrow’s travelers. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

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Carole Wedge, former Shepley Bulfinch President and CEO, retires after 37 years

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As President and CEO, Carole led Shepley Bulfinch’s expansion into a national presence, broadening the firm's portfolio through firm acquisitions, opening studios Phoenix in 2009, Houston in 2015, Hartford, Conn., She led a new generation that achieved certification as a women-owned and led business. in 2019, and Durham, N.C.,

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Guide to Top 2023-24 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The last few years have been tough on the construction industry, requiring businesses to rapidly adapt to changes in the supply chain and industry demands — while also handling struggles with finding workers or maintaining schedules. 2023 is going to bring a whole new season of challenges.

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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Over the past couple of years, the construction industry has had to rapidly adapt to shifting markets and industry-wide challenges, which has resulted in new customer expectations. 2022 is chock full of can’t-miss events for construction industry professionals across the entire AECO spectrum. 2022 is no exception.

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The next destination: Passive design airports

BD+C

The aviation industry accounts for about 2% of the emissions worldwide; it is estimated that it will reach 3% by 2050. One example is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Arizona, where our team led the Terminal 2 demolition project. The planes themselves are getting better when it comes to GHG.

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Demystifying fire-retardant treated wood specifications

Construction Specifier

By specifying FRTW manufacturers who are listed in the UL Online Certification Directory for Treated Lumber (BPVV) and Treated Plywood (BUGV), specifiers are ensured only those species of lumber and plywood eligible for listing in the UL Building Materials Directory will be provided. Type I: 111,484-m2 (1.2