article thumbnail

The Future of Social Justice in the Workplace

Stok

From zero carbon to biophilic design , our industry is continually pushing for buildings that actively improve our environments rather than maintain the status quo. That implies that discrimination is an acceptable norm. Just like in our built environment, health and well-being is now a much larger priority.

article thumbnail

Addressing the Skills Shortage by Accommodating People with Disabilities

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Not only that, but having more diverse perspectives inevitably leads to fresher ideas and more innovative thinking. The more diverse your workforce is, the more diverse and innovative ideas your people will generate. It’s also important to remember that EU equality legislation is legally binding across all 27 member states.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Women in Construction should stop worrying about the glass ceiling!

DebunkTheBIM

I write up this approach, (or reluctance to accept gender issues within the industry) to the fact that I grew up in an environment where girls were encouraged to ‘go for the stars’, no matter of the traditional gender of their chosen profession. Now, that is an idea, my engineer -sisters!

article thumbnail

Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

Throughout the ongoing process, however, all of the following are address and/or improved upon: Who can offer change ideas (informally and formally) Who assesses the impact of the proposed change Who reviews the proposed change and its impact for approval How is the change implemented Documentation of the outcome. Thamhain, H. Thamhain, H.

article thumbnail

Recruiting Ideas for Low Wage Workers 

ExactHire - Construction

in 2015 found that nearly 20 percent of workers were “exposed to a hostile or threatening social environment.” Creative Recruiting Ideas. And you need recruiting ideas for low-wage jobs that won’t break the bank. Recruiting ideas outside the box include negotiating special pricing for your employees at local businesses.

IDEA 52
article thumbnail

Energy-Efficiency Road Map: Whole-Building Envelope Sealing

Pro Builder

In this pressurized environment, the only place for sealant to escape was through cracks and holes in the ductwork. He suggested some marketing ideas, but then the global financial crisis at the time disrupted those plans. . Sealant does not discriminate when it’s trying to seal something,” Harrington says.

Roads 98
article thumbnail

Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

Pro Builder

The California Dream for All Shared Appreciation Loan is one of those programs and its unique design reflects the State of California’s desire to assist underserved communities who have faced historical housing discrimination leading to disproportionately low homeownership numbers.