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So, You Want to Talk About Soft Skills in Construction…
You might think you know what it takes to be a construction worker. Maybe it’s that they know how to use a hammer, can operate a crane, or understand how to read a blueprint. But, beyond the brains and brawn typically associated with our industry, there’s also an array of soft …
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Decoding the Trade: How Software Engineers Work in Construction
When we talk about software engineering, it might feel like we’re speaking a completely different language. Where do software engineers fit into construction? What do they do? That’s why we’re here! Let’s decode this trade together. Construction in the Modern Age We know that some believe our industry is only traditional, or not …
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Ironworker Q&A with Martinez Steel’s Bryan Berber
All month long, we’ve featured the perks of being a construction ironworker, where you can cut, weld, and fabricate the structures of amazing projects all across the Golden State! Our friend Bryan Berber from Martinez Steel is helping us show you even more reasons to explore a future in ironworking. Check …
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#IYouWe: Building a More Diverse Industry is Good Business
In the construction family, we’re proud to have workers from all walks of life. We know your generation is more diverse than any generation before, and the future California workforce deserves an industry committed to that diversity. But, there’s still work to do. Systemic, positive change in the industry can start …
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Celebrating a Year of Firsts: Build California’s One-Year Anniversary
We’re switching out our hard hats for party hats because… it’s our birthday! Today, the Build California Initiative turns one, and there’s so much to celebrate. We said we were building something big, and that’s just what we’ve done. During the last 12 months, we’ve grown and learned so much, all …
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#IYouWe: Allyship in Construction
Change is coming for the construction industry. As national conversations emerge surrounding how to make our communities and industries more inclusive, Build California is committed to doing our part. Join us as #IYouWe make the construction industry and California better for all. Our state of California is diverse, with different identities and …
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