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CEO of Allen Engineering, J. Dewayne Allen, Dies

Construction Equipment

A civil engineer by education, Allen worked on the construction of Interstate highways in Missouri and Illinois in the late 50s and early 60s. Dewayne Allen, CEO and chairman of Allen Engineering Corporation (AEC), passed away on November 15. In 1964, Allen started Allen-Hardin, which was a…

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Disability and architecture: ADA and universal design at college campuses

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Disability and architecture: ADA and universal design at college campuses 0 qpurcell Fri, 02/09/2024 - 11:30 Higher Education To help people with disabilities feel part of the campus community, higher education institutions and architects must strive to create settings that not only adhere to but also exceed ADA guidelines.

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Social Media Summit ? Construction ? Webcast and Survey

Construction Marketing

The Construction Marketing Association (CMA) announces a webcast and survey regarding social media marketing usage and best practices in the construction industry. The Social Media Summit – Construction – Webcast is scheduled for Thursday, September 13 , 2018 (1 pm CST), and is free to both CMA members and non-members.

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How education changed the course of The Korte Company

The Korte Company

There was a time when education didn’t matter much; when you could live a nice life on little more than good sense and a decent work ethic and when finishing farm chores was a lot more important than finishing high school. Bill and formally begin his pursuit of higher education. “My Thanks to his formal education, Ralph was prepared.

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Skilled labor shortage amplifies need to boost vocational education

The Korte Company

We’re in the thick of a construction boom. But if you ask anyone in the business, the boom could be so much more but for a big problem: There are too few skilled laborers to meet construction demand across the country. Vocational education is disappearing. Even homeowners struggle to find skilled workers for home repairs.

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CFMA Offers Strength in Numbers

Construction Business Owner

The Construction Financial Management Association’s (CFMA) 2015 Annual Conference & Exhibition was held at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers in Chicago, Illinois, June 27 through July 1, 2015, delivering record-breaking attendance and a sold-out exhibit hall.

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7 of the Spookiest Things Found on Construction Sites

Construction Junkie

Construction work can unearth some pretty interesting items. Since today is Halloween, the spookiest of all the days, we’re going to take you through 7 spooky things found on a construction jobsite. Since today is Halloween, the spookiest of all the days, we’re going to take you through 7 spooky things found on a construction jobsite.

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