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fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
9 hours ago

Immigration And Its Impact On The Boston Real Estate Market Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Immigrant laborers play a key role in the housing pipeline, especially for the nation's top homebuilding metros, according to a new study from Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies. Research showed a disproportionately high share of foreign-born workers active in the construction trades nationally in 2024. While immigrants made up one in five workers nationally, they composed one in three workers in the construction trades sector.
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fromWIRED
11 hours ago

The Real AI Talent War Is for Plumbers and Electricians

Data center construction demands skilled electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians, requiring faster, more rigorous training and offering higher pay to attract and retain workers.
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fromNew York Post
8 months ago

NY's hard hat Laborers' Union with 40K members backs Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor

Andrew Cuomo receives endorsement from Laborers' International Union, reinforcing his support among construction trades for the New York City mayoral race.
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