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NYC unions recruiting more women

Construction Dive

Recruiting efforts have reportedly increased women's participation in the city's construction industry by 20% since 2006.

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Why Today’s Market Correction Isn't the Same as the 2006 Housing Slowdown

The Pro Builder

Despite a few clear parallels, experts say the housing market isn’t headed for another crash. In today’s market, there are more buyers than there are homes available, and that housing shortage is preventing prices from sliding to dangerous lows.

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A Closer Look at How Much Home Prices Have Risen

The Pro Builder

It's no secret that home prices have soared during the past few years, so much so that, according to the April 2024 Case-Shiller house price index released on June 25, the seasonally adjusted National Index (SA) was reported as being 73% above the housing-bubble peak we saw in 2006.

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Jonathan Humble Receives Cool Roof Rating Council Lifetime Award

Civil + Structural Engineer

He served on the CRRC Board of Directors from 2000-2006 and as ex-officio Board of Directors member from 2006-2023. He also provided expertise as chair of the Ratings, Codes, and Standards Committee (2006-2023) and chair of the CRRC Standards Committee (2008-2021).

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Study Shows More Home Builders Adopting Green Building Practices, Products

The Pro Builder

For the first time since the study's inception in 2006, the survey also asked respondents about specific practices that increase home resilience in the face of more severe weather events.

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Portakabin buys £80m turnover modular healthcare firm

Construction Enquirer

Staff 1,829 145 Market Europe UK Founded 1961 2006 Period Dec 21 Dec 21 Dan Ibbetson, Portakabin CEO, said: “This union between two of the most respected offsite modular builders in their respective fields is an exciting development for both Portakabin and Darwin Group. Portakabin Darwin Revenue £335m £59m Pre-tax profit £86m £8.2m

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Construction outcry grows over London ULEZ expansion

Construction Enquirer

This means that anyone using a diesel van registered before September 2016 or petrol van registered before January 2006 will be charged to travel almost anywhere within the M25. The Ultra-Low Emission Zone is set to be expanded on August 29, imposing a £12.50 daily charge on non-compliant vehicles across all London boroughs.

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