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Does a BIM Requirement Stop You From Bidding?

Carol Hagen

Get Educated on BIM. Your local universities also offer training and educational programs as do the think tanks of the construction industry. Augmented Reality, Laser Scanning, Immersive Environments and Digital Fabrication all are an extension of BIM. An investment of 6-18 months and $80-100,000 is not uncommon to hear.

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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

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Houston, and Phoenix by 2024. . that includes a design center, coworking, and event space and also houses a Maker Playground with the opportunity to experience woodworking, 3D printing, metal fabrication, and other trade skills. Launched in 2020, Hub & Spoke is a mixed-use development in Fishers, Ind.,

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States For Most Construction Jobs

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Of course, getting a job as a civil engineer requires an extensive educational background. In fact, Simonson credits the construction of the new five billion dollar Intel plant in Phoenix as the major factor in Arizona’s job boom. They will need to have experience in industrial steel framing, fabrication and welding.

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Demystifying fire-retardant treated wood specifications

Construction Specifier

million-sf) panelized roof system using interior FRT lumber and plywood in Phoenix, Arizona. This model specification covers the treatment, handling, and fabrication of FRTW. Dr. Eckhoff is a codes and education specialist with Hoover Treated Wood Products Inc., Type I: 111,484-m2 (1.2 Related materials.

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FEATURE STORY: Semiconductor HUBS – Macro Growth from Micro Chips

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The region is now a major hub for advanced semiconductor manufacturing and research, attracting big firms, their vendors and suppliers, smaller start-ups, new education and research facilities. The city is helping to attract electronic companies due to the cluster of major technology employers and highly-educated, diverse workforce.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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. Sarah Watte , Phoenix Civil Engineering, Inc. She and her team also train and educate end-users on how to use the technology they implement.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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Taking advantage of that strong educational and training foundation is the new BRIDG (Building the Innovation Development Gap) facility at NeoCity in Osceola County. The excellent support we have received from Bay County EDA, Governor Rick Scott’s office, higher educational partners and The St. Photo: Enterprise Florida).