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Facing a labor shortage, construction tries to rebrand
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Amy Scott
Apr 11, 2019
To recruit more young people, employers talk up technology and higher pay.
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Builders battle freezing temps to keep construction boom going
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Adrian Ma
Feb 21, 2018
With tight deadlines, construction often doesn't stop for the weather.
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