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NAHB Chairman's Letter: NAHB Launches Diversity Compact to Expand Opportunities

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Taking Concrete Steps Toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In 2020, NAHB created a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) task force to review and establish best practices and develop policies that better reach communities that have historically been excluded from the trades. . Building the Pipeline for Next-Gen Skilled Labor.

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

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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. Our areas of expertise are education, retail, healthcare, and commercial projects. Maggie Farrell , Diversity & HR Manager at S. Wilson & Co.

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Surfing the Metaversity: The future of online learning?

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Seul Lee and David Johnson Performing Arts Centers Higher Education School Construction University Buildings Augmented Reality Gamification Virtual Reality The definition of “on campus” is changing. Everyone might be thousands of miles away from each other but is present together in a virtual space.

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Digital Builder Ep 55: Sparking a Passion for Construction in Younger Generations 

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On this podcast episode Evan Reilly , Senior Emerging Technology Engineer at Skanska , and Fope Bademosi , Circular Economy and Construction Researcher at Autodesk Research, join us to share what they’re doing to get young people excited about construction.  Evan and Fope have extensive experience teaching and presenting to students.

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Greenbuild 2022: A Quick Guide

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This presentation will show how the team leveraged Artificial Intelligence (AI) to identify low-carbon concrete mixes which they refined via lab and field tests and ultimately used at scale in a data center application in DeKalb, Illinois. San Francisco is the land of Ramaytush Ohlone People. policy of removal and extermination.

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Addressing Labor Shortages Through DEI: Overheard in the Big Room  

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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 . My organization has a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment. This is most likely not new news to you.

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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.