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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

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Based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics analyzed by NAHB Economics, the construction industry as a whole needs a net gain of about 2.4 To attract applicants, Turning Leaf recently raised its entry-level compensation to $17 per hour. The academy teaches welding, carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and painting.

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

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billion in workforce education. More than half of that spending (56%) went toward safety education, a sign that construction remains a potentially dangerous job. Selective Insurance recently released the results of a 10-year study of workplace injury trends , based on 110,000 workers’ compensation claims between 2011 and 2021.

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Consumer Price Index + 2.9% (Past Twelve Months)

Job Order Contracting

Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. percent, with the indexes for electricity and natural gas both falling. 6 Electricity.2 percent in June, as declines in the indexes for electricity and natural gas more than offset an increase in the gasoline index. The index for electricity fell 1.4 Despite a 0.5-percent

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How to Start a Career in Construction

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The good news: The role compensates well and offers excellent growth potential. Additionally, the job is anticipated to grow at a rate of 11% from 2020 to 2030 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The median salary for project managers is $97,180 annually. To work as a plumber , you must be licensed and certified.

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20 construction industry trends to watch in 2020

Building Radar

A subgroup of artificial intelligence is machine learning: computer systems “learn” from data based on statistical methods, so that they no longer need to be programmed. They also help to compensate for the lack of skilled workers. Especially when the health of workers is at stake, the use of robots is extremely useful.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

Business Facilities

Nowhere is this more evident that in the unprecedented cooperation between higher education resources and business in LA. Department of Education recently released its assessment of the progress made by recipients of Race to the Top (RTTP)?funding funding in the first three years of the program.

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