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Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety

Construction Junkie

The following article has been sponsored by Hilmerson Safety and also appeared first on HilmersonSafety.com. Since the 90’s and early 2000’s they’ve paved new paths for women pursuing careers in construction safety. For Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2021 Hilmerson Safety® celebrates women in the field by sharing their stories.

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Building With a Purpose: Exploring Construction Careers That Make a Difference

Fieldwire

On the construction site, they must have excellent communication skills to ensure their and everyone else’s safety. Her goal is to foster equity in construction and encourage women to pursue their dreams in the field. Heavy Equipment Operator Large buildings require giant machines with skilled heavy equipment operators.

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Cracking the code of affordable housing

BD+C

In the same month, Private Equity Real Estate (PERE) reported that 85% of new rental housing being developed in the U.S. Each time, it involves a different mix of government policy and investment with private development and equity. is priced in the luxury bracket, though just 15% of renters can afford it.

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

of all construction laborers and 3% of all construction equipment operators, according to the U.S. Occupational Health & Safety Magazine points out some helpful tips for recruiting women, such as creating inclusive job listings , reaching out to women who may fit a role, and including women in the hiring process.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

EQUIPMENT |. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. Equipment and Services Directory. Negative equity is not a good sign for any segment of our market – new construction, existing home sales, new construction, commercial work as well as the support services that cater to the real estate market. MARKETING |.

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These 5 essential traits in your team are the secret to a successful construction project

Fieldwire

It demands a team equipped with specific traits. It affects the safety, efficiency and quality of the work, and the overall satisfaction of the general contractor and project owner. There’s more to a successful construction project than enough resources, workforce and budget. Trust Trust is the foundation of every successful project.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

EQUIPMENT |. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. Equipment and Services Directory. Negative equity is not a good sign for any segment of our market – new construction, existing home sales, new construction, commercial work as well as the support services that cater to the real estate market. MARKETING |.