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Drew Brees and The Brees Dream Foundation Announce New Educational Facility For Skilled Trades

The Brees Dream Foundation today announced the launch of a new educational facility in Kenner, LA for training Louisianans in the skilled trades for construction. The BuildStrong Academy of Greater New Orleans will provide its training programs at no cost to students. Citing the severe labor shortage here and throughout the country, officials said the purpose of the academy is to teach construction trade skills to anyone seeking a new career path and place them into well-paying jobs.

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Dodge Momentum Index Inches Up in May

The Dodge Momentum Index showed a small gain in May, moving 1.8% higher from the revised April reading for nonresidential building projects in planning.

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ASHRAE Opens Registration for Third International Conference on Efficient Building Design

Registration is open for the Third International Conference of Efficient Building Design, organized by ASHRAE, in Beirut, Lebanon.

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Multifamily Builders and Developers Remain Positive about the Apartment and Condo Market as Demand Continues

The multifamily housing market remained positive in the first quarter of 2018 according to the National Association of Home Builders' Indexes.

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U.S. Green Building Council’s Greenbuild China Coming to Shanghai Oct. 23-24, 2018

U.S. Green Building Council will hold the second Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in China will be held October 23 to 24 at the Shanghai Tower.

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Internal Innovation

SES Foam and US GreenFiber® have created a fusion of their industry-leading products as an all-in-one product known as Custom Comfort Solutions and implement the system in a home building project.

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Construction Employment Rises in 38 States and D.C. From March 2017 To March 2018

Construction jobs are rising according to the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department's recent data.

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Builder Confidence Remains on Solid Footing in March

According to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, builder confidence in the market remains in strong territory.

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Construction Employment Rises in 35 States and D.C. From January 2017 to January 2018

According to Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department, thirty-five states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs.

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Home Builders Seek Better Cooperation with OSHA to Improve Worker Safety

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) called on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to expand its small business compliance assistance to help home builders and other small business owners to improve the safety of their operations

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The Code Council Celebrates 15 Years Dedicated To Creating Safe Buildings And Communities Worldwide

The International Code Council celebrates its 15-year anniversary as the Code Council has driven the development of the International Codes.

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Builder Confidence Remains Strong as New Year Starts

Builder Confidence Remains Strong as New Year Starts According to National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.

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