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strategies for contech success

“While money is pouring into the construction technology space, a fragmented customer base is holding solutions firms back. Here’s how to cope.”https://www.constructiondive.com

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Study: Effectiveness of Exoskeletons in Preventing Roofing Injuries

New Zealand study shows potential benefits of roofers wearing exoskeletons for back support https://www.roofingcontractor.com

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Inaccurate estimates of roof age are costing insurers over $1 billion annually in premiums

“For P&C insurers, knowledge is power. The more you know about a property’s current and historical condition, the better equipped you are to make decisions at every stage of the policy lifecycle. One current significant gap in this knowledge is roof age.”https://www.propertycasualty360.com

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President Biden Earmarks Billions for Rooftop Solar Under Climate Law

“The Biden administration laid out plans to steer $7 billion toward residential and community solar projects in disadvantaged communities, while signaling it intended to widely distribute roughly $20 billion from last year’s climate law to catalyze clean energy investments nationwide.” https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca

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Italy is evolving in solar withThe ‘Invisible Solar’ tiles

In a small workshop near Vicenza, Italy, artisans make traditional-looking roofing tiles with a hidden difference: Each module contains solar photovoltaic cells.https://www.fastcompany.com

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JD Miles Newsletter

JD Miles Newsletter

Welcome to JD Miles December Edition Happy Holidays!

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Construction worker injuries increase with heat

An Oregon State University study found an association with increasing temperatures and increased rates of injury claims that were more pronounced among workers in the agricultural and construction sectors.https://www.businessinsurance.com

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Employment trails pre-pandemic levels in 33% of states

“Construction employment has stalled in many states, even though contractors have plenty of projects needing  more employees, due to a dearth of qualified workers,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist, in a prepared statement. “Only half the states had an increase in construction employment last month.”https://www.constructionequipment.com

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Chicago proposes a $2Billion Dome for the Bears

“There’s a major effort to make sure that the Chicago Bears continue to actually play in Chicago — and it could end with the team playing in a dome.”https://www.masslive.com

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Get Ready for Roofing Day 2022

Important Conversations with influential people inside the roofing industry on what to expect during roofing day and how to advocate for this industry in DC. Roofing Day is April 5-6 in Washington DC. For more info visit https://www.nrca.net/

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