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Construction BIG DATA: Both grand and granular

GCP Applied Technologies

Texas is one of the leading states in educational building construction. Education in any geographical area is typically driven by demographics. That's where the odds tell us there will be an increase in educational construction. Retail construction starts were weak, however. Take Texas. And they remain this way.

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Housing’s Great Rethink: Workforce Development Takes Center Stage

Pro Builder

In 2021, frazzled by a pandemic that restricted and uprooted their workplaces and lifestyles, a jaw-dropping 47,845,000 Americans voluntarily quit their jobs , according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Through the first seven months of 2022, the job quits rate was on track to hit another 44 million for the year.

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Top 30 LinkedIn Groups for Construction Business Development

Carol Hagen

We all need an education, to network with peers and with prospective clients. Retail Industry Professionals Group. Take the time to look at the membership statistics of each group. International Facility Management Association. International Council of Shopping Centers – ICSC. Leadership in Capital Projects (LinCP) Forum.

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Construction BIG DATA: Both grand and granular

GCP Applied Technologies

Texas is one of the leading states in educational building construction. Education in any geographical area is typically driven by demographics. That's where the odds tell us there will be an increase in educational construction. Retail construction starts were weak, however. Take Texas. And they remain this way.

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In Home Sales, There’s No Such Thing As Luck

Pro Builder

Next, candidates selected for a 90-day probationary period are immediately immersed in The Official New Home Sales Development System —Essential Level Series Part 1, an intense education and training that is the only home builder–specific curriculum available online. . Retail vs. Real Estate.

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Consumer Price Index + 2.9% (Past Twelve Months)

Job Order Contracting

Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. percent in June, and the indexes for communication, motor vehicle insurance, education, and alcoholic beverages also increased. percent of the 1-month percentage change based on all retail prices. percent in June on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.2 percent in May, the U.S.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

The dedicated technology hub will help accelerate the Fortune 50 company’s technology transformation, serving as the epicenter for the team Lowe’s is hiring to help modernize its IT systems and build future retail experiences. The center will ultimately employ up to 2,000 associates. military and business—will rule the cyber sector tomorrow.