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Philadelphia builds a new school in under 18 months, thanks to a P3 pact between the school district and developer

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Last Tuesday, the Northeast Community Propel Academy, a K-8 school with the capacity for 1,660 students, opened In Philadelphia.

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How One Former Model Aims to Empower Women in Construction

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GirlBuild Lab is an online educational platform that outlines the basics of home renovation and provides users with information on how to finance projects. Read more Women in Construction Education + Training Women in Construction

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Guide to Top 2023-24 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The last few years have been tough on the construction industry, requiring businesses to rapidly adapt to changes in the supply chain and industry demands — while also handling struggles with finding workers or maintaining schedules. Top 2023 Construction Events & Conferences This list is organized chronologically.

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Modular Will Be Worth It

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In 2019, Volumetric Builder Companies completed a multifamily project in Philadelphia that took 11 months, when a project of that size typically takes about 24 months. Off-Site Construction. Off-Site Construction.

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Energy Efficiency Policy Report Published

Green Building Law Blog

The study was commissioned by the Department of Energy-led Greater Philadelphia Innovation Cluster for Energy Efficient Buildings ( GPIC ). The research focused on policy areas such as the structure of government, specific laws and regulations, government funded or mandated incentives and other financing mechanisms.

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Dispute Boards: An Approach to the Efficient Resolution of Disputes in the Construction Sector

Constructlaw

Imagine a complicated engineering and construction project that has lasted years and has already cost hundreds of millions of dollars. As stakeholders in the construction community know all too well, this scenario is not an uncommon one. As published in Dispute Resolution Magazine, volume 26, issue 3, September 2020.

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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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” The first five Zones, located in San Antonio, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Southeastern Kentucky, and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, have each put forward a plan on how they will partner with local business and community leaders to make investments that reward hard work and expand opportunity. Philadelphia, PA (West Philadelphia).

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