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Pandemic amplifies talent shortage, lack of diversity in construction industry

November 23, 2020 | by: NDA

West Michigan’s construction industry has long faced a talent shortage fueled by a worker exodus during the 2008 recession, stigma around going into skilled trades, and firms failing to recruit a diverse workforce.

Phoenix adopts rules to ease rebuilding

November 23, 2020 | by: NDA

Phoenix home owners rebuilding from the Almeda fire won’t be held to a code requirement mandating that garages be set back 4 feet from the living space when facing the street.

NDA member Jet Demolition knocks the competition out of the park at international awards

November 23, 2020 | by: NDA

They took down one of the giants of the Joburg skyline and now Jet Demolition has soared to new heights.

Regulations complicate C&D recycling

November 19, 2020 | by: NDA

State regulations regarding the processing of C&D debris can pose unfavorable consequences for recyclers.

Is Your Crew Prepared for an Emergency?

November 17, 2020 | by: NDA

2020 is teaching us an important lesson: we need to be prepared for pretty much anything to happen at any time. From pandemics to natural disasters to accidents and injuries on the jobsite, there’s a lot we need to prepare for.

New Administration Will Bring Big Changes to the Department of Labor

November 16, 2020 | by: NDA

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will see significant changes under a Biden administration.

EPA releases latest solid waste, recycling data

November 16, 2020 | by: NDA

The report highlights data on national municipal solid waste and construction and demolition debris generation in 2018.

North Van founder of company that ‘unbuilds’ homes pitches CBC’s Dragons’ Den

November 16, 2020 | by: NDA

The North Vancouver founder of a company that is trying to upend the demolition industry by focusing on the deconstruction of buildings is feeling extra confident

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