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

Viewpoint Construction Technology

While that means there’s still some work to be done in terms of pay equity, it also means construction could be an appealing career for many women. Massachusetts, for example, aims to have women make up 20 percent of its construction workforce by 2020. Massachusetts isn’t alone in its efforts, either. percent of what men do.

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

For example, by 2013, 38 projects in Massachusetts had adapted to focus on increasing the number of women in the industry and had 7.33% of the work hours completed by women. Chicago Women in Trades has been helping women move into jobs in the construction industry since 1981. Lauren Sugerman, Director at Chicago Women in Trades.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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Massachusetts rapidly is expanding smart meter growth and conducting trials for time-of-use and critical peak pricing tariffs. billion Cape Wind installation that aimed to install 130 mammoth turbines in the waters of Nantucket Sound off the coast of Massachusetts.

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

Pro Builder

In the Finance category, finalists include organizations focused on construction financing, shared-equity models, and renter programs that support increased savings and equity. Diamond Age is currently building entry-level homes for the 9th largest homebuilder in the U.S.

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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.