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Designing spaces that promote enrollment

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Designing spaces that promote enrollment 0 qpurcell Wed, 05/24/2023 - 13:12 Higher Education Alyson Mandeville, Higher Education Practice Leader, argues that colleges and universities need to shift their business model—with the help of designers. It will be harder for innovation to occur.”

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Behind the Build: Interview with Maggie Farrell, Diversity & HR Manager at S. M. Wilson & Co.

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Multiple studies have shown that diverse teams are more innovative and perform better. For these reasons (and so much more), construction businesses must focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and ensure that every employee feels included and represented. Maggie Farrell , Diversity & HR Manager at S. Wilson & Co.

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Breaking Down Perceptions in the Construction Industry

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In this article, we explore how construction professionals, educators, skilled trade professionals, and innovators are helping to change perspectives of the industry. ” Holley continues, “Educators should work toward making these required classes and to be sure they are accessible to the vast majority of students.

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NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter: Reflecting on 2022, Looking Ahead to 2023

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coming together for the first time in two years to experience the latest in building products, techniques, and educational sessions. Economy In June, NAHB co-hosted the second Innovative Housing Showcase on the National Mall with the U.S. We began the year with the International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla.,

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Addressing Labor Shortages Through DEI: Overheard in the Big Room  

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Nowhere is this truer than in craft roles, which comprise the majority of workforce employment. . DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) programs and practices help build a stronger and more resilient workforce to weather the labor shortage. . Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Definition According to the Pros .

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Behind the Build: Stacee Barkley, Global Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Leader at DPR Construction

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In fact, organizations that focus on diversity, equality, and inclusion tend to be more profitable, have higher retention rates, and be more innovative. It was founded in 1990 and focuses on the core markets of healthcare, education, commercial office projects, advanced tech, and life sciences. It benefits the entire organization.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022

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Read on to discover some of the innovators and changemakers making waves in construction today. . Case in point: Jason and his team won AKF’s 2021 Innovation Contest because they found a better way to access and maintain record drawings. . Education Manager, Gaylor Electric, Inc. New York, NY. Matt Allread.