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4 Innovations Transforming Construction Safety 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

This centralized database will help the NYC DOB ensure that all construction workers on permitted projects are qualified to perform their work safely and will help permit holders automate the daily tracking of worker training on the job site, to be in full compliance with regional regulations. . Mobile Software.

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The Drone Age

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The six sites were tasked by the FAA with conducting “critical research into the certification and operational requirements necessary to safely integrate UAS into the national airspace in the next several years.” Or, to put it in drone-speak, we’re putting the UTM before the Mobile Skylight. Thank you for voting.

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QR Codes Unlocking Secrets of NYC Building Permits | ENR.

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QR Codes Unlocking Secrets of NYC Building Permits. New York City building permits are sprouting up with QR codes that instantly unlock vast amounts of project information. It is now nearing the issuance of its 200,000th building permit with a QR code. QR codes are expected to be on all permits by the end of 2013.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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In March 2016, McAuliffe signed into law measures that establish a workforce training program targeted to increase specific industry certifications and occupational licenses that meet the needs of businesses in each region of the state. million for a veterans’ portal to strengthen outreach to this key population.

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The Evolution of Multifamily: Residential Innovation to Transform the Market

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With the increase in soft costs to development (which are the 2nd highest in the nation in San Francisco), shortage in skilled labor, and drawn out permitting process, the building industry is wondering what’s going to have to give to make progress on the looming challenge of solving the housing crisis. This post was written by Linda Tim.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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The Arizona team worked closely with Maricopa County’s air-quality department to obtain the required permits for Apple. Mesa also processed the required permits expeditiously. addressing the increasing demand for flexible software to keep up with Big Data, cloud and mobile requirements.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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These programs have resulted in substantial upward mobility for current and new Broward County residents, while providing substantial returns on investment to local municipal partners through the generation of new revenue as a result of capital investments. Brick City Development Corp.

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