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Delmarva Veteran Builders, a Maryland-based general contractor, is hoping to help put an end to the large labor gap the construction industry has continued to face over the years. After the GC’s subcontractor base started to diminish, he knew something needed to be done to engage young people and get them interested in the construction trades.

Introducing “Grit Leads to Greatness,” a children’s book written to inform young people about a career in the trades.

This story warmed our hearts to read. Check it out for yourself at the link below!

Maryland contractor pens children’s book to promote trades Noticing the impact of the lack of construction workers, a GC and graphic designer teamed up to write a book promoting the industry to elementary schoolers.

Finding information about necessary permits, approvals and other requirements for commercial and residential projects has continued to be a pain point for business owners and homeowners.

Earlier this month, Philadelphia launched a digital tool, the Permit Navigator, in hopes to improve the ease of accessing that information.

The city will be holding public feedback sessions to learn whether the tool has been helpful. Check out this article to learn more!

Philly launches digital tool to ease building permitting process The pilot aims to improve access to information about necessary permits, approvals and other requirements for some residential and commercial projects, the city said.

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