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The Transformative Power of Natural Building

Natural Building

Laura Sofía García Canto began collaborating with Plenitud Puerto Rico in August 2020 on bioconstruction-related research projects while completing her civil engineering degree at the University of PR. Few places in the world are blessed with the natural abundance that can be found in Puerto Rico.

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3rd annual Construction Inclusion Week begins October 16-20

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Contractors Women in Design+Construction Construction Inclusion Week (CIW) 2023 is October 16-20, 2023. Every state and Puerto Rico is represented in registration, as well as international firms in Canada, UAE, Peru, India, and Ghana. Industry organizations are hosting in-person and virtual events.

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News About Earthbags Solving Climate Problems

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Thousands of people in Puerto Rico are still living under blue tarps three years after Hurricane Maria struck the island, and more than 30,000 families have asked the government for assistance after the storm destroyed or damaged their homes, with not everyone eligible to receive help.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Cory Benjamin , 39, Project Director, BIM Manager, TK Design & Associates, South Lyon, Mich. Koby Bowen , 38, President / CEO of Construction and Design, Homes of Distinction, Rogers, Ark. Alexa Drees Walker , 31, Design Center Director, Drees Homes, Fort Mitchell, Ky. Adam Steiner , 35, Owner, Birnam Design Co.,

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Construction Workforce Development Gets New Funding Boost

Pro Builder

The BuildStrong Academy of Orlando opened in 2021 and offers training designed to take students from beginners with little or no construction skills to tradespeople sought after by employers. In addition to the BuildStrong Academies, HBI runs workforce development programs through 624 other programs in 48 states and Puerto Rico.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

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Designated Official” is the highest ranking official of the primary occupant agency of a Federal facility, or, alternatively, a designee selected by mutual agreement of occupant agency officials. Disposal agency” means the Executive agency designated by the Administrator of General Services to dispose of surplus real or personal property.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

Designated Official” is the highest ranking official of the primary occupant agency of a Federal facility, or, alternatively, a designee selected by mutual agreement of occupant agency officials. Disposal agency” means the Executive agency designated by the Administrator of General Services to dispose of surplus real or personal property.