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Digital Builder Ep 43: The Reality of Construction’s Changing Workforce

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Part of doing this lies in adopting new project delivery approaches. “One of the biggest ones that come to mind is the idea of pre-fabrication. ” How to be More Equitable when Bringing Teams Together Solving issues like gender diversity entails going beyond equity. ” Pre-fabrication at Flint Builders, Inc.

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Digital Builder Ep 55: Sparking a Passion for Construction in Younger Generations 

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Whether it’s exploring ideas on the future of design or testing new methods of production, these centers are a connection engine where teams can combine cross-industry expertise with hands-on construction and fabrication. Both Evan and Fope have work and projects connected to the Technology Center in Boston.

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Cool roofs 101: Planning and specification considerations

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Photo courtesy Chemical Fabrics and Film Association (CFFA). The effects of heat have negative outcomes for health and well-being, social equity, energy use and peak demand, resilience of health, transportation and electrical infrastructure, crime, education, and productivity. By Kurt Shickman.

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Top 30 Construction Classes at Autodesk University 2021

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Not only will you learn about MEP coordination from the subcontractor’s perspective, you’ll also discover how to use Revit and Fabrication CADMEP to achieve a high level of detail in the coordination process. Find out how to start fabrication faster and respond to bids sooner. Fortunately, there’s a better way.

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Texas Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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This program is a matching grant program to assist eligible institutions of higher education in recruiting distinguished researchers. The bill also amends the margin calculation accordingly for equity. The program links the business community with local educational institutions and is administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

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There’s nothing like AEC, and this year’s 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction have demonstrated their ability to inspire, educate, and advance the industry in ways worth admiring. She and her team also train and educate end-users on how to use the technology they implement. VDC/BIM Manager.

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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

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Manufacturing companies can qualify for significant tax exemptions, including state sales and use tax exemptions available to taxpayers who manufacture, fabricate or process tangible property for sale. A “hub” for retail, health care, education and more, Lubbock is widely known as the “Hub City.” Refunds can range from $25,000 to $3.75

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