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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

economy while making it more sustainable, resilient, and just. 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. The IIJA is intended to grow the U.S.

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Making the Construction Industry Accessible for All

Fieldwire

Some construction companies have started to hire more women, but they face issues with harassment and discrimination in the workplace. The National Safety Council ranks the construction industry fourth in death rates behind agriculture, mining and transportation. The workforce is aging, so you must diversify and attract new talent.

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How the Infrastructure Bill Could Expand Opportunities to Women and Minorities

Fieldwire

This act supports transportation improvement projects, energy grid development, water supply distribution, cybersecurity, environmental cleanup efforts, and other climate change-related ventures. It will also build a supportive infrastructure, which improves individuals’ access to essential resources like public transportation.

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

The intent and purpose of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is to establish a term contract to provide on demand, quality general construction services (renovation, repair, sustainability, minor new construction ) for the Owner. Non-Discrimination. Owner staff are not responsible for this. Royalties, Patents and Licenses.

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

Pro Builder

BotBuilt uses the latest technology to implement advanced motion planning with computer vision to build a more sustainable future for construction, forever changing the way the world builds with automation. zoning codes through a first-of-its-kind user-friendly online resource.