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NAHB Chairman's Message: Developing a New Generation of Home Building Professionals

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Central to NAHB’s efforts, of course, is HBI, with its more than 500 programs in 47 states, which graduate roughly 10,000 students each year with skills in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, building construction technology, HVAC, landscaping, masonry, and solar installation. and Charlotte, N.C.

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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

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Houston, and Phoenix by 2024. . The academy teaches welding, carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and painting. We’re not backing down from the worker shortage challenge,” says Thorson, and that includes changing students’ negative impressions of the construction industry before they get into high school.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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While the appearance of exports behemoths like New Orleans and Houston in the top 10 are not surprising, some may raise their eyebrows when they see Youngstown, OH at the top of the chart and Toledo, OH in the top 10. Each crane weighs 1,550 tons and is fully electric so it emits no diesel emissions. Youngstown, OH: Exports Engine.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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Competitive electric costs, coupled with the convenience of responsive local utilities, have helped foster an environment where companies want to invest. Companies locating in Vineland also benefit from low cost electric, water, and sewerage rates through the Vineland Municipal Utilities and Landis Sewerage Authority.