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3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts

BD+C

Without stable shelter, it all falls apart,” Pulitzer Prize-winning sociologist Matthew Desmond told the Chicago Tribune on publication of his book Evicted. With 254 apartments, including 91 two- and three-bedroom units, Cedar Crossing, which opened last summer, is one of Seattle’s largest 100% affordable housing projects.

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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Green rooftops on skyscrapers, like this one in downtown Chicago, may soon be required in New York City. Viewpoint Client Encore Electric Honored as Nation’s Safest Construction Company. Of those 57, one company stood out as its grand award winner — Encore Electric, Inc. A full list of all 57 winners is available here.

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Top 10 Ivory Innovations Finalists for the 2023 Housing Affordability Prize

Pro Builder

RELATED Game-Changing Construction Automation with Diamond Age Inherent L3C Chicago, Illinois | Construction and Design Category Inherent L3C believes in the power of community reinvestment through the creation of trade careers, homeownership, and community-based businesses.

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

Pro Builder

Inherent L3C | Chicago, Illinois Inherent L3C believes in the power of community reinvestment through the creation of trade careers, homeownership, and community-based businesses. Housing Connector | Seattle, Washington Housing Connector is a tech-for-good nonprofit that increases access to housing for individuals most in need.

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My Kingdom for a Horse

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

We figured incoming production metrics would give us an accurate fix on whether the traditionally dominant aero hubs in Metro Seattle and Wichita are in the process of being usurped by rising contenders in Charleston, SC and Mobile, AL. Aerospace Manufacturing sector.

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Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety

Construction Junkie

He explained Chicago couplers to me and the need to always have a cotter pin, how whip checks worked and that it was important they sit above and below (not on) the fitting. I said, “I do” and I recounted for him exactly what he had taught me about Chicago couplers. He asked if I knew what I was looking at and I said no. SE, SEII, Sr.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

Business Facilities

CHICAGO AIMS FOR THE TOP OF THE TECH CHART. Chicago is rising up in ranks to become the next big place for technology innovation. Chicago’s Digital Manufacturing and Design Institute (DMDII), has partnered with McKinsey & Co. Chicago’s Digital Manufacturing and Design Institute (DMDII), has partnered with McKinsey & Co.