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iBuild Central Florida hosting trade competition, job fair

CCR Magazine

The event features a construction job fair where participants can meet potential employers, followed by a skills competition highlighting trades such as carpentry, HVAC, and electrical work. Started in 2016, iBuild collaborates with more than 400 partners, with its No. at Valencia College in Orlando.

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iBuild Camp Partners with Orlando to Shape Future Leaders

CCR Magazine

Throughout the camp, students engaged in a variety of construction activities, including plumbing, carpentry, concrete work, and heavy equipment trades. About iBuild Central Florida iBuild Central Florida is a registered 501c3 nonprofit that started in 2016.

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Unlocking Potential: The Impact of Apprenticeships

Rapport3

Rapport3 invests in apprentices and believes combining work experience with training can enhance team skills. The New Face of Apprenticeships Modern apprenticeships have shattered the old stereotype of being exclusive trades like carpentry or plumbing.

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Welcome back, Mr. Wagner!

Cassell Construction Estimating

Ken will be available for P6 Training and Consulting until he retires in June of 2016. Ken will be using his woodworking skills to do custom millwork and finish carpentry. After his retirement he will be moving to Washington D.C. to build a home with his son on a property he purchased. We are so excited for you Ken!

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Younger Professionals are Snubbing Construction Careers — What Your Firm can do to Change Their Minds

Viewpoint Construction Technology

He noted that young construction workers — under the age of 24 — dropped by 30% between 2005 and 2016, and that 48 states have suffered from a decline of young construction professionals. Census Bureau by Issi Romem, chief economist at the construction data firm BuildZoom. A Host of Contributing Factors.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

06 01 10 Maintenance of Rough Carpentry. Rough Carpentry Rehabilitation. Rough Carpentry Restoration. Rough Carpentry Preservation. 06 01 20 Maintenance of Finish Carpentry. Finish Carpentry Rehabilitation. Finish Carpentry Restoration. Finish Carpentry Preservation. Conditions. 02 24 13.13

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

06 01 10 Maintenance of Rough Carpentry. Rough Carpentry Rehabilitation. Rough Carpentry Restoration. Rough Carpentry Preservation. 06 01 20 Maintenance of Finish Carpentry. Finish Carpentry Rehabilitation. Finish Carpentry Restoration. Finish Carpentry Preservation. Conditions. 02 24 13.13