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The Importance of M/WBE Certification in Choosing a Reliable Construction Company

As the construction industry in New York City continues to grow, the importance of minority and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBEs) in the industry cannot be overstated. M/WBE certification is a valuable tool for businesses seeking to stand out in a crowded market, and for customers looking for reliable and trustworthy contractors to work with. M/WBE… Continue reading The Importance of M/WBE Certification in Choosing a Reliable Construction Company

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Construction Industry Facing a Tenacious Labor Shortage, Along with Rising Labor Costs

Even before the pandemic, demand for construction boomed thanks to a wave of home improvements, but the industry’s workforce shrank. And a vast majority of contractors reported high levels of difficulty finding skilled labor to fill open positions. According to the latest data from the U.S. Chamber’s Commercial Construction Index (Index), those concerns remain at… Continue reading Construction Industry Facing a Tenacious Labor Shortage, Along with Rising Labor Costs

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10 Of The World’s Longest Tunnels, How Many Have You Been Through

MEGA-Tunnels Of The WorldFor centuries, mountains and lakes posed massive problems for engineers. Like bridges, tunnels are a modern day engineering marvel, even though humans have been boring them for thousands of years. In the past, we hewed tunnels out of massive rock faces with chisels and hammers; over the centuries, our methods have improved.… Continue reading 10 Of The World’s Longest Tunnels, How Many Have You Been Through

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