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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

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When Branka Minic became CEO of the Building Talent Foundation (BTF), an Orlando, Fla.-based To attract applicants, Turning Leaf recently raised its entry-level compensation to $17 per hour. Since sweetening its compensation, Turning Leaf advertised for a senior project manager and got eight qualified candidates. . And on Aug.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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Epic Piping, a Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based pipe fabricator, opened a new 221,500-square-foot facility in San Marcos in early 2015 and projects having as many as 600 employees by late 2016. Epic Piping is one of the largest specialty pipe fabricators of its kind under one roof in the world. Source: Oklahoma Department of Commerce).

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What Is Bamboo Flooring | Bamboo Flooring Pros and Cons

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The bottom most layer is the many diminutive and visually presentable, fabricating the stringent specifications. Also, read: What Is Raft Foundation | Type of Footing | Detail of Raft Footing. Nevertheless, fabricated finishes operated on bamboo flooring are not invariably biodegradable. Is Bamboo Flooring Waterproof?

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

Business Facilities

The Salt Lake City area is a leading hub for advanced aerospace manufacturing and composites fabrication. Fabrication of outdoor products and sporting goods from composites also is an emerging growth sector in the state. In January 2010, Tennessee passed the First to the Top Act (FTTT).

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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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21st Century Quality Jobs 10 Year Cash Incentive: The first of its kind, this new incentive was created in 2009 to attract knowledge-based companies to Oklahoma through a policy of rewarding businesses with a highly skilled and compensated workforce.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 45 26 Workers Compensation Certificate Schedule. 01 43 19 Fabricator Qualifications. 01 82 13 Foundation Performance Requirements. 01 43 19 Fabricator Qualifications. 01 82 13 Foundation Performance Requirements. Foundation Commissioning. 03 22 00 Fabric and Grid Reinforcing. Requirements.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

Business Facilities

Iowa’s costs for equipment rental, construction, payroll, workers’ compensation and utilities are all below the national average. These three legs provide the essential foundation for its economy. Known for its roots in agriculture, education and healthcare, Lubbock’s economy is often perceived as a three-legged stool.

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