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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

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Meanwhile, Pro Builder ’s 2023 Housing Forecast Survey found builders are relying on a wide range of sources to help refill the labor pool, putting themselves at the top of the list and followed closely by state or local HBAs, independent recruiting services or programs, trade partners, and local labor unions, in that order.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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The wind turbines operating at Buffalo’s green energy complex on Lake Erie generate enough electricity to power roughly 15,000 homes; the turbines are under contract to a local utility, Constellation Energy Resources. The percentage of electricity generated by renewables continues to surge in the United States.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Top products exported from the region were transportation equipment, machinery, except electrical, computer and electronics, and electrical equipment, appliance and components. Each crane weighs 1,550 tons and is fully electric so it emits no diesel emissions. Canada is also the largest trading partner to the U.S.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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million) to buy equipment that will be housed on campus to train students in robotics, electrical and other high-tech skills required in manufacturing. But converting energy from the sun, wind or water into electricity is only the first step in the migration from fossil fuels to a greener future. power by 2030. 2 at 26 percent).

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Feature Story: Public-Private Partnerships – An Alliance For Progress That Works

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Navy Federal Credit Union, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Deutsche Bank. Michigan was chosen over competing sites in Iowa and Mexico. In fiscal year 2013-2014, the state: won 164 projects, a 28 percent increase over 124 projects in 2010; saw $2.77 million in capital investment. Whirlpool plans to invest $18.9

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

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Brady McKinney , Huston Electric. Director, Electrical Contracting. Huston Electric. Brady proudly heads up the Electrical Contracting division of Huston Electric after starting as an intern ten years prior. Brady is a strong team member, a great leader, and ambassador for the next generation of Huston Electric.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Equipment or transmission lines used directly in producing or transmitting electrical power, but not including distribution. The income tax credits established are intended to promote investment in renewable energy production using low-emission and zero-emission electricity generation technologies.

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