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Hope Renovations Nonprofit Trains Women for Construction Careers

Pro Builder

Hope Renovations Nonprofit Trains Women for Construction Careers. Women are largely underrepresented in the skilled trades, but Nora El-Khouri Spencer, founder of the Hope Renovations nonprofit, seeks to change that with more inclusive education and training resources. Tue, 05/24/2022 - 10:38. Her approach seems to be working.

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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Technology coming to the construction industry isn’t a new topic. The interesting thing, though, is that commercial and industrial applications for wearables are on the rise and expected to grow exponentially. Robots Break New Ground in Construction Industry. Wearables at Work: Why Enterprise Usage Is Outshining Consumer Usage.

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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design

BD+C

Airports Mass Timber New Project Portfolios Reconstruction & Renovation Sustainable Design and Construction The art of flight has captivated humans since the Wright Brothers made history with their first powered flight in 1903, changing our world forever. Our collective goal: a better passenger experience.

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Transportation Grants Help Create 880 Jobs In Metro Detroit

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The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded state Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) Category A grants totaling more than $2.7 These road infrastructure projects were significant factors in two companies’ recent decisions to locate at the I-94 industrial park. Credit: Medioimages/Photodisc.

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Energy-efficiency measures paying off for commercial building owners, says BOMA study

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According to a study of data from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International’s Experience Exchange Report (EER) by Kingsley Associates, the commercial real estate industry’s ongoing focus on energy efficiency has resulted in a downward trend in total operating expenses. Body Image: read more.

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20 construction industry trends to watch in 2020

Building Radar

Top trends in the construction industry 2020 How will the construction industry develop in 2020? What trends will determine the industry? We have studied and evaluated numerous sources – discover with us the most important trends and developments in the construction industry in 2020. And what does that mean for you?

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10 green building trends for 2014

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What are the major trends likely to affect the green building industry and markets in the U.S. As one of the world''s leading green building consultants, keynote speakers and authors, Jerry Yudelson thinks he knows the answers. He offers his green building mega-trends for 2014: read more.

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