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The Importance of Valves in Green Building

Constructonomics

Along with her undying gratitude was the pledge of compensation when she returned. Frankly, all the noise about saving the planet sounded like a grand fabrication of pure nonsense. Designers and architects look for innovative technology and eco-friendly applications to bring beautiful, functional buildings into our communities.

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2024 Construction Trends: 30+ Experts Share Insight

Autodesk Construction Cloud

But amidst these challenges, construction pros remained as resilient and innovative as ever. We’ve just merely scratched the surface for AI in the industry and this year is going to be huge in determining which innovations will provide the most value and give us better data. And things continue to look up: Data from Deloitte shows a 7.4%

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Here’s the good news: most of the states (and the federal government) got the memo (Workforce Training is Job One) and they are moving aggressively to put in place innovative and highly effective workforce training programs that put forward-thinking businesses and higher education resources on the same team.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Affordable Eco.

Natural Building

Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Construction and technology cannot compensate for excessive energy use. Using pre-fabricated elements or existing structures. Avoiding a purist approach.

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Rubber Vs Felt Wading Boots: Which One to Buy?

Work Gearz

Both kinds of waders can have studs installed for increased traction so that any lack of grip can be compensated and improved upon. These soles are made of a thick, heavy piece of felt fabric, that is then attached to the bottom of the wading boot. Selecting a Felt Wader: What Are Felt Waders? Equal Traction and Grip Capabilities.

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How to Start a Career in Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction is more innovative and technically advanced than ever before, making a construction career is a great choice for all generations. The good news: The role compensates well and offers excellent growth potential. The median salary for project managers is $97,180 annually.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

Business Facilities

Alabama got a turbocharged boost to the top of our automotive scoreboard from the Alabama Industrial Development Training [AIDT] program, an innovative leader in workforce training initiatives that specializes in developing on-site training facilities for key industries, including aerospace, ship-building and automotive.

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