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Building a competitive advantage: New study finds construction technology is why companies are performing better

Autodesk Construction Cloud

However, of all industries, construction still is ripe for the highest likelihood for automation – from the design to offsite fabrication facility and into the field. The hype cycle for these technologies is at an all-time high. And yet despite this, construction is the industry with the lowest penetration of digital technology.

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How to Get Paid on Washington State Public Projects

Levelset

Due to this, general contractors on public construction projects have to secure a payment bond prior to the start of work. However, contractors have to follow certain steps in order to keep their payment rights secure on public works projects. Washington State bond claim laws. Download a Washington State Notice to Contractor form.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

McAuliffe signed Executive Order 23 establishing “The New Virginia Economy” Workforce Initiative which laid out plans to overhaul Virginia’s economy in four ways: increasing postsecondary education and workforce credentials; securing employment for veterans; aligning education with the needs of businesses; and diversifying the economy.

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Texas Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

A company can secure loans with property, plant and equipment which can be amortized over the life of the asset. The program links the business community with local educational institutions and is administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. Loan proceeds can be used for a broad range of capital and operating expenditures.

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Danos Selects Port Of Iberia, LA For New Manufacturing Facility

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

To secure the headquarters and manufacturing project, the state offered Danos a customized incentive package that includes a performance-based, $1.5 The Port Commission and I are excited Danos has chosen the Port of Iberia for their new fabrication facility,” port Executive Director Roy Pontiff said. “We

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Top 10 Construction Companies in the USA

CivilJungle

Bechtel Group has expertise in the Infrastructure, Energy, petrochemicals, defence and nuclear security and mining and metals. NASA gave one of the Biggest known to Bechtel to design, construct, and commission Mobile Launcher 2, and its Ground Structure which will be used to assemble and launch the Space Launch System rocket.

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4 Best American-Made Work Boots

Work Gearz

Sizing tends to be wide, so it may not feel as snug and secure as other comparable boots unless you have a wide foot. government was mandated to source fabric, clothing, food, and metal in the U.S. The Federal Trade Commission has established a “ Made in USA Standard ” that requires manufacturers to label products in good faith.

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