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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

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With that, HBI’s 2022 Homebuilding Engagement Study found that 35% of the residential construction workforce was thinking of quitting their current jobs, and that half of those were considering leaving the field altogether. . million workers by 2025 to meet demand, a decent chunk of that for housing production. .

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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report

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Seattle, which ranked sixth in this year’s survey, is another example of a top city with its global connections, high rate of educational attainment, and growth in the technology industry, making it a hub for international investment. Dallas/Fort Worth – Dallas/Fort Worth moved up four spots to number five in the 2014 survey.

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HD Supply Waterworks Awarded 2011 National Utility Contractors Association Associate Member of the Year Award

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HD Supply Waterworks, the nation’s leader in the water, wastewater, storm and fire protection industries, today announced it was awarded the 2011 National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) Associate Member of the Year Award at the annual NUCA Convention held in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 12-16. “HD About HD Supply. HD Supply Inc.

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

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Hovnanian Homes, Dallas-Fort Worth. Alexa Drees Walker , 31, Design Center Director, Drees Homes, Fort Mitchell, Ky. Education • BA, Business Administration, The George Washington University • MDes, Real Estate Development and Finance, Harvard University. Education • BS, Medical Sciences, University of Arkansas.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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Louisiana’s capital has had great success in executing the state’s strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. CPRT will secure private financing for the residential building, which will also be an asset of the WMF.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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Largest Cities (2011): Houston, 2,145,146; San Antonio, 1,359,758; Dallas, 1,223,229; Austin, 820,611; Fort Worth, 758,738. The City intends to create a financially feasible, operationally self–sustainable signature facility that will promote economic development, create jobs and enhance educational offerings. TEXAS FAST FACTS.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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Conveniently situated at the intersection of Interstate 35 and Highway 287, this prime location is less than 35 minutes to Downtown Dallas to the north, less than 60 minutes to Waco and the Texas Hill Country to the south, 18 miles to I-45 and the Piney Woods to the East, and 45 minutes to Downtown Fort Worth to the west.

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