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These Female Construction Workers Are Fighting Discrimination

Pro Builder

These Female Construction Workers Are Fighting Discrimination. An analysis of federal data by the Associated Builders and Contractors found that construction firms need to hire at least 430,000 new skilled workers this year to meet infrastructure spending. cbroderick. Mon, 09/13/2021 - 09:49. Read More. .

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These Female Constructions Workers Are Fighting Discrimination

Pro Builder

These Female Constructions Workers Are Fighting Discrimination. An analysis of federal data by the Associated Builders and Contractors found that construction firms need to hire at least 430,000 new skilled workers this year to meet infrastructure spending. cbroderick. Mon, 09/13/2021 - 09:49. Read More. .

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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The White House states that it will drive the creation of union jobs and help grow the economy in a sustainable way that makes sure all people, including under-represented communities get ahead for decades to come. In this article, we’re looking at the IIJA and its impact on opportunities for women in the industry.

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25 HR Compliance Terms to Know for 2018

Green Building Law Update

Intended to remedy the effects of past discrimination or underutilization of women and minorities. Collective Bargaining: One or more unions meeting with representatives from an organization to negotiate labor contracts. The AAP’s effectiveness is measured by the results it actually achieves.

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What the Supreme Court’s Decision on the Same-Sex Marriage Ban Means to Contractors?

Best Practices Construction Law

… to contractors that is … but to employers … a different answer. First, you may want to re-examine benefit policies to be sure that same‐sex married couples are not discriminated against. Absolutely nothing!

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

Job Order Contracting enables a pre-qualified contractor(s) to perform repair, renovation, or minor construction of a facility or other form of built structure based on pre-described and pre-priced tasks as defined within a Unit Price Book – UPB. Unit Price Books. Job Orders / Task Orders.