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Are Women Falling Behind in Construction Apprenticeship Positions?

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A pervasive stereotype of the construction industry is that it’s a man’s field, where few women are employed and fewer still are welcomed. The unfortunate truth of the matter suggests that this is very much the case: women are significantly underrepresented in construction employment and apprenticeship. Falling Behind or Falling Out? The level of female […]

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New Report: It Costs Twice as Much to Build in NYC

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Quality construction materials are never cheap, but in some locations construction material costs will take a bigger bite out of your budget than you might expect. That’s even more likely if you’re planning on building in New York City. Another Boom Means Growing Costs The building boom New York City enjoyed before the economic collapse

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The Latest in Smart Home Technology From the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show

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New and innovative products introduced at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show demonstrate that consumers and manufacturers continue to have a keen interest in smart home technology. The Consumer Electronics Show, held in Las Vegas, is a prominent venue for designers, developers and manufacturers to showcase their latest products. The 2015 show makes it clear that

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