MOU to Drive Resiliency, Sustainability Throughout Global Built Environment

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NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete and the Resilience Action Fund have signed a Memorandum of Understanding documenting a shared commitment to advancing the adoption of resilient construction practices that will enhance the service life of structures that include concrete or potentially increase the use of concrete in the new and/or existing built environment. NEU and RAF staff will work together to develop and implement mutually acceptable procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with the intent of this MOU in establishing any joint activities. Specifically, NEU and RAF will identify opportunities for the construction industry on … Read more

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ABC, USVBA Agree to Promote Veteran Construction Businesses

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Associated Builders and Contractors and the U.S. Veterans Business Alliance recently signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on expanding the participation of veteran and disabled veteran businesses in the merit shop construction industry. “ABC members are committed to achieving a fully inclusive and culturally competent workforce that is welcoming to all people, where employees and suppliers are limited only by their own potential,” said Michael D. Bellaman, ABC president and CEO. “Qualified veteran and disabled veteran subcontractor and suppliers provide value to building and construction projects and to the economy as a whole, and we support … Read more

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