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

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is a “once-in-a-generation” investment in America’s national infrastructure. With this plan, the goal is to rebuild many of the bridges, rails, and roads throughout the country to improve the overall infrastructure across America. The IIJA is intended to grow the U.S.

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United Nations Declaration for Sustainable Architecture

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The United Nations has written a set of “principles for sustainable and inclusive urban design and architecture” for architects to sign up to called the San Marino Declaration, which architect Norman Foster is set to launch. Port cities need to ensure that port facilities are up to international transport and safety standards.

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Building a Better Future – How the Construction Industry Can Attract the Best Talent

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However, current projections indicate a shortage of workers to keep up with infrastructure demands. To meet these challenges, both the industry and educational institutions need to find better ways to communicate the benefits of a career in construction. Everyone benefits from a strong and diverse construction industry.

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19 industry groups team to promote resilient planning and building materials

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Leaders of America’s design and construction industry – along with building owners and operators - for the first time have agreed to promote resilience in contemporary planning, building materials, design, construction and operational techniques as the solution to making the nation’s aging infrastructure more safe and secure.

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New York: State Of The Future

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The Empire State is preparing for a future of sustainable growth by investing $150 billion in the nation’s largest infrastructure program and creating innovative workforce development programs to prepare skilled workers for high-tech jobs. Read: New York: State Of The Future at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Gearing Up for CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020

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Both CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 and IFPE 2020 have already set exhibit space records and will feature industry-leading education programs. The 2020 show connected campus will include new and expanded transportation, attendee experiences and registration locations. The Tech Experience Returns With Two Locations.

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Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article

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America’s Federal Buildings and Physical Infrastructure. I first started working with public facilities and physical infrastructure capital planning and management decades ago. At the time, the federal sector portfolio (as well as education, state/county/local government), etc. Key FY 2017 Statistics. million acres $16.5

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