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Addressing Labor Shortages Through DEI: Overheard in the Big Room  

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The statistics paint a discouraging picture , with an 8% drop in the number of construction workers aged 25-54 over the last decade. DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) programs and practices help build a stronger and more resilient workforce to weather the labor shortage. . This is most likely not new news to you.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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Industry Statistics. As the owner of a firm that is both licensed as a builder and is home to a Real Estate sales brokerage as two parts of our three main service offerings, these stunning statistics hit home to me. I can only be discouraged by the continued erosion in demand and pricing as well as the astounding statistic of 28.4%

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Industry Statistics. As the owner of a firm that is both licensed as a builder and is home to a Real Estate sales brokerage as two parts of our three main service offerings, these stunning statistics hit home to me. I can only be discouraged by the continued erosion in demand and pricing as well as the astounding statistic of 28.4%

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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percent, the lowest since 2007, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to the latest statistics from the U.S. Shovel Ready Silver builds upon those attributes by maintaining documentation that is less than one year old and having proper zoning and infrastructure built to the property.

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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

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In the third quarter of 2013, total employment in the Lubbock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) was 145,608, a growth of 1.75 New planning documents, including an updated Comprehensive Plan and Master Plans for both the Park System and Downtown, convey the vision desired by area citizens. percent from the third quarter of 2012.

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