Building Futures
The Construction Industry Journal for Students
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Building Futures magazine presents:
- career opportunities and resources
- first-hand experiences in the trades
- the inside scoop on major building projects and trends
- scholarship opportunities in community college and university construction programs
- real-life teaching applications and lesson plans
- connections to potential employers
Building Futures magazine is offered at no cost to students and educators.
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Past Issues
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Fall/Winter 2007
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Spring/Summer 2007
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Fall/Winter 2006
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Spring/Summer 2006
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Fall/Winter 2005
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Spring/Summer 2005
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Apprentice Programs Directory
Catch the Green Building Wave
vColton High School Students
A Bridge to Understanding Stucture
R&H Construction
Glacier Northwest

Fall/Winter 2004
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Lessons Learned in Construction
Laying the Groundwork
vExploring Careers
Inve$ting in the Future

Spring/Summer 2004
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Build-A-Thon IV Competition
Building to Take the Quake
Building Green
South Waterfront District
Opening Doors to High School Students

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2003 Construction Academy
Learn How to Build Green
Pros Who Paint the Town
Tunneling Through Portland - sewer overflow project

Spring/Summer 2003
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Get the Job! Make your resume stand out
Apprenticeship Contacts
Build-A-Thon Competition 2003
Great Gadgets
Power Line Apprenticeship

Fall/Winter 2002
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How to Build a Basketball Court
The Making of Dinotopia
On Track: Starting Your Career with Interstate Light Rail
Say It in Spanish
Salary Chart


