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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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Boasting a population of nearly 500,000, Mesa is the 36th largest city in the United States and second largest in the Phoenix-Mesa metro area. The facility also produces electric and composite products and is the primary global services and support center for Boeing’s rotorcraft. Phoenix-Mesa metro boasts a workforce of more than 2.2

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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

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million workers by 2025 to meet demand, a decent chunk of that for housing production. . 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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7 Construction Trends That Will Propel the Industry in 2022

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The drone service company Extreme Aerial , is using drones to survey and map a desert location in Phoenix, Arizona. Its production produces 90% fewer carbon emissions than traditional bricks and another masonry. Over time, this leads to injuries, time off work, and workers’ compensation claims. Exoskeleton workwear.

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

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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. Safety training hinges on a builder’s willingness to stick to and enforce its policies, even if that means temporarily halting production. Scott Wentz, True Homes.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Industries that qualify for the CAPCO program may include manufacturing, processing, or assembling products; conducting research and development; or providing services. State Credits available against the Oil and Gas Production Tax: Alternative Credit for Exploration (AS 43.55.025): Credit of 30% or 40% of eligible exploration expenditures.

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