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We Analyzed 600+ Construction Job Listings for Gender Bias: What We Found Surprised Us

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When we think of someone who works in construction, what are the first images that pop in our head? Many of us might immediately picture a male since the construction industry is primarily male — with women representing just around 10% of the workforce — and this is usually what is depicted in the media as well.

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Markets With Extreme Weather are Only Affordable to the Wealthy

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Miami Beach resident Curt Dyer says he’s spent nearly $250,000 in renovations to make his home more resilient to flooding, something that impacts the 30-year resident almost daily. A Tulane University associate professor of real estate told CNBC that these resiliency fixes create a “game of musical chairs” with home equity. .

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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report

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The movement into secondary markets is underpinned by the anticipated increase in both debt and equity capital during 2014. Miami, which rose to number eight in the 2014 forecast from 12 th and 17 th place in 2013 and 2012, respectively, is benefiting from South American investment. real estate advisory practice leader, PwC.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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and Walsh Investors, LLC will provide financing and long-term management for the project, while the construction work will be led by a joint venture team of Walsh Construction Company and Granite Construction Company. agriculture, construction, gambling, healthcare and retail). Plenary Group USA Ltd.

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize esorum Thu, 03/16/2023 - 09:09 This year’s finalists in the Construction & Design category include solutions to the labor shortage as well as environmentally friendly building solutions focused on decreasing construction time.