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The Sebring Design Build Blog — An impressive example of how a local remodeler builds a worthy marketing/information resource

Construction Marketing Ideas

Sebring Design Build Remodel based in the Chicago suburb of Naperville demonstrates how a local remodeling contractor (albeit in an exceptionally large local market) has created a blog that serves the company’s interests by avoiding obvious self-serving messaging. This is a smoothly designed, easy-to-read blog, with lots of content.

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Adaptive reuse: 5 benefits of office-to-residential conversions

BD+C

The City of Chicago recently put out the LaSalle Reimagined Initiative IFP , which, in the words of Department of Housing Commissioner Marisa Novara, aims to “create hundreds of homes, including much-needed affordable housing in the city's central business district.”

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Big design, small package: AIA Chicago names 2014 Small Project Awards winners

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AIA Chicago recently named the winners of its annual Small Project Awards. The program raises public awareness of the valuable work architects bring to even the smallest works, and promotes small and emerging architectural firms as a resource for design excellence. Body Image: read more.

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Women in Construction – As Told By Women

Construction Marketing

Women make up only 4% of the workforce in natural resources, construction, and maintenance. Resources for Women in Construction. Here are some resources for women looking for support as they pursue their careers. Check out the resources that Chicago Women in Trades has to offer.

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OSHA Updates Demolition Resources

Construction Equipment

Six months earlier, a 25-year-old construction worker in Chicago was struck and killed by pieces of falling concrete while conducting renovations on a shopping mall.'

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How Construction Companies Can Create Equitable Jobsites for Tradeswomen

Pro Builder

By providing sufficient resources and being open to change, the construction industry will see a blossoming community of female workers on jobsites and in leadership roles. That means taking action, evaluating progress and providing sufficient resources. It’s recognizing the potential in the individual.”.

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Colorful Metal Inspiration

BD+C

Playful sections of bright blue metal roof welcome visitors to the Altgeld Family Resource Center on Chicago’s far South Side. The city is now revitalizing the development, which includes the Altgeld Family Resource Center as a new gateway facility.

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