To meet growing U.S. infrastructure demands, asset manager BlackRock recently announced a $100 million Future Builders Initiative with the goal of training 50,000 skilled trades workers over five years. Funded by The BlackRock Foundation, the program looks to provide access to skilled trades training, licensure support and financial education to foster long-term economic security during a time when the demand for skilled workers continues to grow.
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Location: Acworth, GA
Products: Reynobond (MCM); Pac-Clad (PSS)
General Contractor: Evergreen Construction
Architect: Cooper Carusi Collins
The second Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy (CITA), located at Allatoona High School, is expected to open next school year. The first CITA opened at Osborne High School and saw its first four-year students graduate in May 2024. The two-story, 74,300-square-foot building allows students to earn industry career certifications and dual credits toward an associate degree. The new academy will provide student pathways in aviation, health care, advanced computing and skilled trades. MillerClapperton is fabricating and installing approximately 20,000 square feet of Metal Composite Material (MCM) panels and 9,000 square feet of Profile Single Skin (PSS) panels for this project.
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently released a new report that looks at architects’ specification needs and examines the importance of collaboration between architects and product manufacturers. Titled “The Architect’s Journey to Specification,” the report looks at three main categories of research: collaboration between manufacturers and architects, new product adoption, and sustainable product specifications.
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In this article in Construction Business Owner, Marty McCarthy looks at the day-to-day realities companies face with a mix of generational workers, while Eric Lopez provides a framework for understanding generational patterns and how they shape performance. Click below to check out this article for a guide to help contractors strengthen culture, increase retention and build teams that thrive amid constant change.
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Recommendation: How AI Is Changing Design, Visualization, and Client Communication
Hosted by: Mark R. LePage
In this episode of the EntreArchitect podcast, Mark R. LePage talks to Kacper Staniul, founder and CEO of MyArchitectAI, about how AI in architecture is changing the way firms design, visualize and communicate ideas. They look at what this shift really means for architects today, and why AI-powered rendering tools are becoming more accessible for firms of all sizes.
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