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Trending: The Rise of Prefab and Modular Commercial Construction Techniques

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That can be due to several factors, from the skill level required (in a shop, employees are trained for a specific task, whereas on a construction job site, workers must have a broad skill set) to the job setting itself (a shop is a more controlled environment whereas a construction site has more inherent hazards and risk that must be managed).

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What Wal-Mart in Pullman Means for Chicago Retail and Restaurant Construction … and My Heart

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The recent Chicago City Council approval of a second Wal-Mart in the city limits is excellent news for Chicago’s commercial construction industry. All in all, Chicago general commercial construction contractors should see an uptick in work. Will there be more new-construction Wal-Marts in Chicago? in Pullman, circa 1950s.

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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

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The White House states that it will drive the creation of union jobs and help grow the economy in a sustainable way that makes sure all people, including under-represented communities get ahead for decades to come. Chicago Women in Trades has been helping women move into jobs in the construction industry since 1981.

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Upcoming Webinars & Construction Events in May 2022

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From Chicago to London, May is full of virtual and in-person construction events worth attending. It takes place at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square this year. You’ll develop leadership skills, realize career potential, and learn how to expand influence in a very welcoming environment. Get more details. May 25 – 26, 2022.

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Women to the Rescue: How to Solve The Skilled Labor Shortage in Construction

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Likewise, Chicago Women in Trades provides training, resources and mentorship opportunities for women in Illinois interested in becoming bricklayers, carpenters, electricians and other skilled workers. And the Iron Workers, in April 2017, became the first building trades union to offer up to eight months of paid maternity leave.

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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events

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CMAA Focus (Chicago, IL). CMAA Focus 2022 will take place at the Renaissance Chicago in Downtown Chicago. It takes place at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square this year. You’ll develop leadership skills, realize career potential, and learn how to expand influence in a very welcoming environment.

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The Reasons BIM is Going Nowhere Fast

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The Consultative Council provides findings and recommendations to the President and Congress on issues impacting the built environment. Energy and Water Efficiency; and. Sustainability. There is virtually nothing “new” in any of the above, nor any plan to gain traction in any particular area, let alone all.

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