The green building sector of the U.S. construction industry is slated to contribute 2.3 million jobs in 2015, growing to 3.3 million by 2018. This sector is outpacing overall construction growth in the U.S. and will account for more than 2.3 million American jobs this year, according to a new U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) study from Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:BAH).
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Polished Concrete Troubleshooting Training by Prosoco
Prosoco wants all your concrete polishing jobs to run smoothly. But they know that “smooth” isn’t always part of your best laid plans. For all the real-life mishaps that can crop up during a concrete floor project, let Prosoco and Metzger/McGuire equip you with the knowledge and tools to deal […]
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Flowcrete’s Robust and Decorative Anti-static Epoxy Resin Floor Finish
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Concrete Industry Management program seeks donations for 11th annual World of Concrete auction
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