Letter: Unions Are Path to Middle-Class Security

On behalf of the 1,300 apprentices who have entered our program in the 15 years that I have been the apprentice coordinator, I would like to thank you for your article in support of union apprenticeship programs.

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CII Study Finds Virtual Reality Helps Reduce Design Errors

Compared to traditional desktop-based review methods, construction novices with less than three years of experience in the industry were able to double their ability to spot design errors in a 3D model using an immersive virtual reality interface, according to a new study released by the Construction Industry Institute at its annual conference in San Diego last month. 

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Lean Is Not a Band-Aid

The software industry at the turn of the century needed a new direction. 

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Construction Economics for September 16, 2019

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

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Construction Economics for September 9, 2019

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

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