Manufacturing diversity institute
The Manufacturing Diversity Institute (MDI) mission is to help employees, innovators, and entrepreneurs succeed in manufacturing careers and businesses. MDI specializes in research, advocacy, and development in the form of projects and programs.
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Bcamie
The Building Construction and Advanced Manufacturing institute of Excellence (BCAMIE) is an organized and transformational project that supports emerging industrialized construction cluster in Southeast Wisconsin and nationally.
BCAMIE is positioned to help the construction industry increase its productivity, experience faster deployment, reduce schedule risks and embed new technology in its operations. As a specialized carved niche institute, BCAMIE brings together industry, regional government, non-profits, and educational institutions to help expand minority employment opportunities in advanced manufacturing as well as help generate future streams of wealth creation opportunities for small businesses that participate in the cluster’s supply chain. The primary intent of BCAMIE is advance construction technology and manufacturing capabilities to drive regional housing development, infrastructure modernization, economic growth, and workforce advancement.
Why bcamie
3.7 Million
Researchers estimate the U.S. has 3.7 million fewer homes than the American people need.
82%
Of manufacturing companies are experiencing a labor shortage.
90+ US Companies
Have begun adopting some form of industrialized construction strategies in the last 23 years, a trend that is emerging upward.
$22 Billion
In annual savings could be achieved with modular construction in European and US markets.
By 2035
It is projected that most buildings will be constructed using industrialized construction processes employing mechanization and automation.