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Understanding the Role and Importance of Construction Labor in the United States

The Constructor

With various infrastructure projects constantly underway and a high demand for real estate, the construction industry heavily relies on its labor force for success. In this article, we will explore the significance of construction labor in the US economy and its impact on employment and economic growth.

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: A Pivotal Moment for Water Public-Private Partnerships in the United States

Constructlaw

Introduction America’s water infrastructure has long faced a critical need for funding and modernization. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, there is a $105 billion funding gap for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projected over the next two decades. [1] billion to the U.S. billion to the U.S. Indeed, $1.5

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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.

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These Female Construction Workers Are Fighting Discrimination

Pro Builder

An analysis of federal data by the Associated Builders and Contractors found that construction firms need to hire at least 430,000 new skilled workers this year to meet infrastructure spending. Right now, only 4% of construction laborers in the United States are women, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “We

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These Female Constructions Workers Are Fighting Discrimination

Pro Builder

An analysis of federal data by the Associated Builders and Contractors found that construction firms need to hire at least 430,000 new skilled workers this year to meet infrastructure spending. Right now, only 4% of construction laborers in the United States are women, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “We

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The Benefits of Using Steel in Construction

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The country is the world’s top importer of steel – with $29 billion of the material shipped into the United States in 2017 alone – and so it’s easy to see why politicians focus on this. Every year the world produces about 1,600 million tons of crude steel – the equivalent weight of about 160,000 Eiffel Towers.

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Thermoplastic Pipe Manufacturer Expanding In Missouri

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The facility is the Hilliard, OH-based company’s 62nd manufacturing plant, its 48th in the United States, and its first in Missouri. In 2011, and again in 2014, MoDOT updated its standards specification to allow plastic pipe to be used in statewide infrastructure projects for storm water management.